Pharmacy Technician – Band 4

Job description

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 improvement

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English