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Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford, WD18 0HB £33,677 – £40,996 a year Permanent Posted 28 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford

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Closest occupation match: SOC 3212, Pharmaceutical technicians. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Public reference figures for that route: the general salary minimum is £25,000 a year, and salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician, based at the Watford General Hospital.

Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1 late duty every 2 weeks and a weekend shift every 6 weeks.

Whether you are a registered hospital pharmacy technician seeking a new challenge, a community pharmacy technician looking to transition into a hospital setting, or a pre-registration pharmacy technician nearing qualification, this role offers an excellent platform to advance your career.

We have both permanent and fixed-term opportunities available, with further details to be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.

To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.

To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.

To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.

To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.

To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.

Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.

Whilst on rotation you will be expected to complete a set of competencies associated with each area.

Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT, if not already obtained.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-11716

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

BTEC level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians (previously NVQ 3 in pharmacy services / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent).
Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable

Accredited checking qualification.
Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent).

Knowledge:

Essential

Basic clinical knowledge.
Requirements of Good Dispensing Practice.
Knowledge of CPD.
Knowledge of good stock control principles.
Good knowledge of law and ethics related to Pharmacy.
Understand the importance of the need for confidentiality.

Desirable

Knowledge of the EMIS pharmacy system.
Knowledge of Specialist Hospital services e.g. Homecare, Medicines Management, Procurement.

Experience:

Essential

Recent experience in a pharmacy setting.
Experience of working to SOPs.
Experience of working with other healthcare professionals.
Experience of working with patients including counselling.

Desirable

Experience of working in a pharmacy hospital.
Experience of EMIS pharmacy.

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

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