Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Band 5
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Occupation Type
Pharmaceutical technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Job Summary
Must be a qualified pharmacy technician and have GPHC registration.
Undertake further education and training to advance the role of Pre Registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pre Registration Pharmacists, Pharmacy technical staff, and Pharmacy assistants within the pharmacy department where required.
Support the work of the main dispensary including controlled drug dispensing, daily running of supplies to external customers (hospices) and support the Out patient Service, Ward based Service and Procurement. A wide range of experience and knowledge in a hospital pharmacy setting is required.
To support in the provision of an extended hour's service.
To work alongside the Education and Training team to help train, mentor, and develop all staff streams within the Pharmacy Department.
Be able to work alongside the Senior Technicians to support recruitment, ad management of pre-registration pharmacy technicians and help initiate Pharmacy induction for newly recruited pharmacy staff.
It is expected that you will have a passion for training and developing staff of all grades, and are an effective communicator.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
An Education and Training pharmacy technician is required to support the technical pharmacy team(s) in our very busy pharmacy department. This is a challenging position which combines the duties of in-patient dispensary and out-patient service, ward based services work, procurement of medicines, and the supervision, development and training of assistants and students. Being involved in designing and delivering Pharmacy training packs.
All applicants must have proven experience and ability of delivering high quality training of pharmaceutical services within a pharmacy environment. Experience and knowledge to help train and develop staff to maintain their competency assessment . Total flexibility of working hours is a necessity.
Qualifications necessary are NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC (Pharmaceutical Science), Open Awards or equivalent, and registration or the ability to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.
Part of the role is the requirement for accreditation to final check dispensed medicines before release to patients and wards.
To help co-ordinate work related rotas and attend Educational meetings as required.
About Us
Must be a qualified pharmacy technician and have GPHC registration.
Undertake further education and training to advance the role of Pre Registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pre Registration Pharmacists, Pharmacy technical staff, and Pharmacy assistants within the pharmacy department where required.
Support the work of the main dispensary including controlled drug dispensing, daily running of supplies to external customers (hospices) and support the Out patient Service, Ward based Service and Procurement. A wide range of experience and knowledge in a hospital pharmacy setting is required.
To support in the provision of an extended hour's service.
To work alongside the Education and Training team to help train, mentor, and develop all staff streams within the Pharmacy Department.
Be able to work alongside the Senior Technicians to support recruitment, ad management of pre-registration pharmacy technicians and help initiate Pharmacy induction for newly recruited pharmacy staff.
It is expected that you will have a passion for training and developing staff of all grades, and are an effective communicator.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
An Education and Training pharmacy technician is required to support the technical pharmacy team(s) in our very busy pharmacy department. This is a challenging position which combines the duties of in-patient dispensary and out-patient service, ward based services work, procurement of medicines, and the supervision, development and training of assistants and students. Being involved in designing and delivering Pharmacy training packs.
All applicants must have proven experience and ability of delivering high quality training of pharmaceutical services within a pharmacy environment. Experience and knowledge to help train and develop staff to maintain their competency assessment . Total flexibility of working hours is a necessity.
Qualifications necessary are NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC (Pharmaceutical Science), Open Awards or equivalent, and registration or the ability to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.
Part of the role is the requirement for accreditation to final check dispensed medicines before release to patients and wards.
To help co-ordinate work related rotas and attend Educational meetings as required.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-WCCSS-7812876
Job locations
Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To Participate In The ACT Rota Within The Department And Provide The Training In Technical Pharmaceutical Services In All Areas, To Include:
To receive, interpret, validate, dispense and issue routine and non-routine prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients, external hospices, controlled drug dispensing, seeking advice from senior staff where appropriate.
To dispense and self-check medications both manually and with the use of a computerised automated dispensing system.
To take all appropriate action to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, with advice and counselling and that all directions associated with medicines are fully understood.
To support the Education and Training in the Pharmacy Department, including areas such as Dispensary, Ward based Services, Procurement etc.
To participate in the training in the supply, distribution and return of stock to and from wards, departments and community clinics including
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-WCCSS-7812876
Job locations
Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To Participate In The ACT Rota Within The Department And Provide The Training In Technical Pharmaceutical Services In All Areas, To Include:
- Out Patients Services
- Dispensary Services
- Ward based Medicines Management Service
- Pharmacy Procurement
- Pharmacy distribution
To receive, interpret, validate, dispense and issue routine and non-routine prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients, external hospices, controlled drug dispensing, seeking advice from senior staff where appropriate.
To dispense and self-check medications both manually and with the use of a computerised automated dispensing system.
To take all appropriate action to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, with advice and counselling and that all directions associated with medicines are fully understood.
To support the Education and Training in the Pharmacy Department, including areas such as Dispensary, Ward based Services, Procurement etc.
To participate in the training in the supply, distribution and return of stock to and from wards, departments and community clinics including
- The top up service
To dispense and record appropriate details, according to written protocols for unlicensed and named patient medicines within pharmacy.
To dispense and replenish controlled drugs completing the necessary legal documentation.
To Work On Wards Completing The Following Tasks:
- Drug histories
- Patients Own Drugs (PODs) assessment
- Medication supply for patient specific medicines
- Locker checks
- Replenishment of stock medicines
- Participation in audits
Post qualification and with significant experience working within the dispensary, to work towards gaining Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status (ACPT) and complete the final accuracy of medicines prior to issue to patient.
To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a technician or pharmacist.
To arrange for medicines to be re-labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
To demonstrate on request appropriate tasks to unqualified and support staff working alongside the Education and Training team to develop the Walsall Pharmacy workforce.
To participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure that accurate records are kept of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure continued registration.
To develop skills and knowledge in order to extend the professional service offered by pharmacy technicians to patients and staff within the Trust.
To undertake the in-house rotational technician training programme, passing competencies proving ability in each area.
To provide feedback on procedures when requested to by the Senior, Lead and Operational Technician(s), and college tutors where required.
To participate in the provision of extended hours of service, including late night working, Saturdays and Sundays and bank holidays, according to formal rota arrangements.
To report any suspected or observed defects in medicinal products and equipment to the appropriate person.
To be familiar with, and maintain, safe standards of work and adequate records of all processes.
To have due regard for, and to conform at all times with, those aspects of the General Pharmaceutical Council Code of Professional Ethics that apply to registered professionals.
To have due regard for all statutory guidance applicable to the pharmacy, including Health and Safety at Work, Manual Handling and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
To maintain at all times the rules relating to patient confidentiality.
To maintain a clean and tidy department, organising the removal of waste to designated areas and transferring them for incineration.
To have due regard for the Trust policies on discrimination.
To encourage and support the needs of the trainee/learner and act as an educator to support and build their confidence
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and is subject to review at all times and in particular in the light of further developments in pharmaceutical services.
Job Description
To work on wards completing the following tasks:
Post qualification and with significant experience working within the dispensary, to work towards gaining Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status (ACPT) and complete the final accuracy of medicines prior to issue to patient.
To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a technician or pharmacist.
To arrange for medicines to be re-labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
To demonstrate on request appropriate tasks to unqualified and support staff working alongside the Education and Training team to develop the Walsall Pharmacy workforce.
To participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure that accurate records are kept of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure continued registration.
To develop skills and knowledge in order to extend the professional service offered by pharmacy technicians to patients and staff within the Trust.
To undertake the in-house rotational technician training programme, passing competencies proving ability in each area.
To provide feedback on procedures when requested to by the Senior, Lead and Operational Technician(s), and college tutors where required.
To participate in the provision of extended hours of service, including late night working, Saturdays and Sundays and bank holidays, according to formal rota arrangements.
To report any suspected or observed defects in medicinal products and equipment to the appropriate person.
To be familiar with, and maintain, safe standards of work and adequate records of all processes.
To have due regard for, and to conform at all times with, those aspects of the General Pharmaceutical Council Code of Professional Ethics that apply to registered professionals.
To have due regard for all statutory guidance applicable to the pharmacy, including Health and Safety at Work, Manual Handling and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
To maintain at all times the rules relating to patient confidentiality.
To maintain a clean and tidy department, organising the removal of waste to designated areas and transferring them for incineration.
To have due regard for the Trust policies on discrimination.
To encourage and support the needs of the trainee/learner and act as an educator to support and build their confidence
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and is subject to review at all times and in particular in the light of further developments in pharmaceutical services.
Person Specification
- Drug histories
- Patients Own Drugs (PODs) assessment
- Medication supply for patient specific medicines
- Locker checks
- Replenishment of stock medicines
- Participation in audits
Post qualification and with significant experience working within the dispensary, to work towards gaining Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status (ACPT) and complete the final accuracy of medicines prior to issue to patient.
To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a technician or pharmacist.
To arrange for medicines to be re-labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
To demonstrate on request appropriate tasks to unqualified and support staff working alongside the Education and Training team to develop the Walsall Pharmacy workforce.
To participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure that accurate records are kept of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure continued registration.
To develop skills and knowledge in order to extend the professional service offered by pharmacy technicians to patients and staff within the Trust.
To undertake the in-house rotational technician training programme, passing competencies proving ability in each area.
To provide feedback on procedures when requested to by the Senior, Lead and Operational Technician(s), and college tutors where required.
To participate in the provision of extended hours of service, including late night working, Saturdays and Sundays and bank holidays, according to formal rota arrangements.
To report any suspected or observed defects in medicinal products and equipment to the appropriate person.
To be familiar with, and maintain, safe standards of work and adequate records of all processes.
To have due regard for, and to conform at all times with, those aspects of the General Pharmaceutical Council Code of Professional Ethics that apply to registered professionals.
To have due regard for all statutory guidance applicable to the pharmacy, including Health and Safety at Work, Manual Handling and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
To maintain at all times the rules relating to patient confidentiality.
To maintain a clean and tidy department, organising the removal of waste to designated areas and transferring them for incineration.
To have due regard for the Trust policies on discrimination.
To encourage and support the needs of the trainee/learner and act as an educator to support and build their confidence
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and is subject to review at all times and in particular in the light of further developments in pharmaceutical services.
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
- Substantial experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a qualified Pharmacy Technician
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately with speed without making errors
- Good patient counselling skills
- Proven ability to check medicines dispensed by others and to detect any errors that have been made
- Standard IT skills to produce information and label medicines etc
- Experience supervising and training others
Qualifications
- BTEC qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
- Competency based qualification in Ward Based Medicines Management including medicines reconciliation
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- National Accredited Checking Technician qualification
- Additional education-related qualification or course completion
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
Essential
- Excellent communicator, able to liaise confidently with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare staff.
- Able to communicate effectively when there are barriers to learning / understanding and in difficult situations
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of Safe systems of working in Pharmacy
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at work including COSHH, Manual Handling as it applies to Pharmacy operations
- Up to date knowledge of relevant pharmacy policies and procedures
- Current understanding of the issues facing Pharmacy Education within the NHS
Person Specification
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Essential
- Excellent communicator, able to liaise confidently with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare staff.
- Able to communicate effectively when there are barriers to learning / understanding and in difficult situations
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of Safe systems of working in Pharmacy
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at work including COSHH, Manual Handling as it applies to Pharmacy operations
- Up to date knowledge of relevant pharmacy policies and procedures
- Current understanding of the issues facing Pharmacy Education within the NHS
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ