Job Description

Pharmacy Technician - Rotational (Band 4)
If you are looking for new challenges in a supportive and enthusiastic environment in a stunning part of the country, this post could be exactly what you are looking for. The newly created post is located within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides a variety of healthcare services covering the Lake district and is also close to the beautiful Scottish Borders.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at the Cumberland Infirmary as a Rotational Pharmacy Technician working with our Aseptics, Dispensary and Medicines management teams.
Main duties of the job

• Dispense pharmaceutical preparations for in-patients, outpatients and discharge prescriptions, including label generation using the pharmacy computer system, interpreting handwritten instructions from medical, nursing, technical and pharmacist staff.
• Interpret prescriptions and issue stock in order to maintain stock levels.
• Participate in systems for the Use of Patients Own Medicines / Individual Dispensing for Patients / Self-Medication on completion of ward services training pack.
• Advise patients on the correct use of medicines, knowing when to refer to a more experienced member of staff.
• Advise nursing staff on the safe handling and storage of drugs.
• Be aware of, and understand the handling requirements, spillages and needle stick injuries when preparing cytotoxic drugs, including the necessity to report untoward incidents promptly to a senior member of staff.
• Participate in the pharmacy technician rota in accordance with the needs of the service and the policy of the pharmacy department.
• Record electronically all drug interventions identified and dealt with whilst working on allocated wards and in the dispensary.
• Document, and assist with documentation of, medication errors identified at ward level and in the dispensary.
• Participate in systems for achieving efficient and effective stock control.
• Assist in all aspects of the pharmacy computer system.
• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-24-6621519-F
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle, Cumbria
CA2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 5.90 = 27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 5.90 = 55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 5.90 = 27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 5.90 = 55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and will have: -NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence) or equivalent and -Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) or equivalent.

Desirable

• A1 NVQ assessors award, or equivalent.
• Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• In-house distribution checking pack, or equivalent.
• In-house ward services training pack or equivalent.
• In-house distribution checking pack, or equivalent.
• In-house ward services training pack or equivalent.

Desirable

• Aseptic Services training pack or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Good technical skills across a full range of duties
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different situations readily.
• Meticulous and accurate.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and will have: -NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence) or equivalent and -Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) or equivalent.

Desirable

• A1 NVQ assessors award, or equivalent.
• Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• In-house distribution checking pack, or equivalent.
• In-house ward services training pack or equivalent.
• In-house distribution checking pack, or equivalent.
• In-house ward services training pack or equivalent.

Desirable

• Aseptic Services training pack or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Good technical skills across a full range of duties
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different situations readily.
• Meticulous and accurate.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.

Skills Required