Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary​/Medicine Management

Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary/Medicine Management

The closing date is 04 March 2026

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an organized and highly motivated individual with the ability to think on their feet as both a Dispensary and ward based Pharmacy Technician. They will require great communication & interpersonal skills, as they will be working with staff of all types and grades across the hospital and within our pharmacy team.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for customer service and teamwork that is able to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical medicines management.

You can expect to be involved in all aspects of medicines management, including dispensing medications, screening drug charts, medicines reconciliation and patient counselling.

We will also welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians completing their qualification within the next 3 months. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band
5) – previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once the in‑house progression programme is completed.

We are looking for a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy. Successful applicants will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

For this role you will need to be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC or working towards being registered within the next 6 months.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

• Able to offer advice on the safe storage and administration of drugs
• Sound understanding of the Pharmacy clinical skills needed in todays NHS
• Demonstrate their ability to communicate sensitive information to others including patients
• Proven ability to work alone and as part of a team

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical science and NVQ 3
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

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.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £37,796 a yearper annum/pro rata