Pharmacy Technician – Band 4

Band 4 Pharmacy Technician Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group Full-Time - Perm or Bank Pharmacy Department Start Date: ASAP We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join a busy and supportive hospital pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a patient-focused pharmacy service, supporting the safe and effective supply of medicines across inpatient and outpatient settings. About the Role As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering dispensary-based technical services, ensuring patients receive medicines safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Accurately dispensing prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge patients Supplying medicines and supporting patient counselling Managing Controlled Drugs and maintaining accurate records Supporting stock control, storage, and medicines optimisation Undertaking final accuracy checking (once accredited) Participating in dispensary and wider pharmacy rotations Supporting training and supervision of junior staff and dispensers You will work closely with pharmacy teams and clinical staff across wards and departments to maintain a high-quality service. Essential Requirements Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Registered Pharmacy Technician Experience with dispensing and stock control systems Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work effectively within a team environment Desirable Experience with final accuracy checking Experience supervising or training staff Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice Experience in hospital pharmacy settings Why Apply? Join a well-established NHS pharmacy team Opportunity to develop advanced skills including accuracy checking and patient counselling Work in a supportive and collaborative environment Be part of a Trust committed to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15