Job Description

Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking Band 4 (or Band 5 depending on experience) Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and friendly pharmacy clinical team based at Queen Mary's hospital in Sidcup. Join us as a Senior Pharmacy Technician, providing a high quality medicines management service to our patients on the wards under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist. We support the development of our staff through our Education and Training Department.You must be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician and ideally have at least 3 months' post registration experience. Hospital experience is desirable
Main duties of the job
You will provide safe and efficient pharmaceutical care, ensuring that all medication required is assembled in a timely manner.
You will provide the full range of clinical duties of a pharmacy technician with particular emphasis on Medicine Reconciliation including the use of patient's own drugs and facilitate the discharge medication supply.
You will train as a Tobacco Dependency Advisor and offer support and advice to all inpatients that wish to give up smoking.
You must have obtained or be working towards the accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) qualification. You must have obtained or be working towards the medicine optimisation programme or have a Pharmacy Technician Integrated Apprenticeship qualification or an equivalent qualification.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
35,763 to 43,466 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7700570
Job locations
Queen Mary's Hospital
Frognal Avenue
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be based in the Pharmacy Department at Queen Marys Hospital in Sidcup.
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be based in the Pharmacy Department at Queen Marys Hospital in Sidcup.
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential

• BTEC NVQ(QCF) Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Accredited Medicines Management qualification
• Nationally accredited pharmacy checking technician

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Practice Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Working with Standard Operating Procedures
• Accurate dispensing skills
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Good IT/Computer skills

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise work
• Patient Counselling skills
• Medicine management
• JAC programme user

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Pre registration or registered Pharmacy Technician
• Effective Customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience of dispensary accreditation schemes
• Hospital experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible in approach to work
• Good organisational skills
• Committed to high standard of patient care
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Leadership qualities

Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential

• BTEC NVQ(QCF) Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Accredited Medicines Management qualification
• Nationally accredited pharmacy checking technician

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Practice Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Working with Standard Operating Procedures
• Accurate dispensing skills
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Good IT/Computer skills

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise work
• Patient Counselling skills
• Medicine management
• JAC programme user

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Pre registration or registered Pharmacy Technician
• Effective Customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience of dispensary accreditation schemes
• Hospital experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible in approach to work
• Good organisational skills
• Committed to high standard of patient care
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Leadership qualities

Skills Required