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Rotational Pharmacy Technician

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG £28,392 – £31,157 a year Fixed-Term Posted 28 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent

Visa sponsorship

This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.

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

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Are you an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician? Have you trained in community pharmacy and are looking for a new challenge?Are you enthusiastic,motivatedand keen to develop your skills within afriendly andforward-thinking pharmacy team?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We areseekingamotivated and organisedpharmacy technician with strong problem solving skills to jointhepharmacydepartment at Royal Stoke,University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join our teamduring a transformative period,following the successful implementation ofElectronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA)across the trust.

This postis offered asa12 monthfixed term contract or secondment opportunityandprovidesan excellent chance to gain a wide range of hospital pharmacy experience within a large and innovative NHSorganisation.

At UHNM, weare passionate about supporting our staff to develop and thrive. Wetake pride inproviding opportunities for professional growth and our excellent retention rates reflect our commitment to investing in our people and helping them achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

As one ofourRotational Pharmacy Technicians,you willgain experience across a variety of pharmacy services, including:

  • Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets
  • Providing acontrolled drug top up and replenishment services to theatre areas
  • Developing experiencewithIT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensingsystems& Prescription Trackingsystems
  • Supporting the safe and effective management ofmedicinesthrough stock control and inventorymanagement
  • Contributing to medicines optimisationserviceson wards
  • Supportingthetrainingand development of pharmacystaff

This is a varied role that will allow you to develop your technical knowledge, clinical understanding and operational skills whilst working alongside experienced pharmacy professionals.

We are looking for an individual who isa strong teamplayer, able to adapt to changing priorities and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You will need excellent attention to detail,a high levelof accuracy and a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of your role.

You should be able to follow written procedures, work effectively under supervision, prioritise your workload and complete tasks accurately within agreed timescales.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8154466

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

  • National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
  • Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting
  • Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
  • Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs

Desirable

  • Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
  • Literate and numerate

Desirable

  • Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area

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.

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.

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk


Last verified against our ingestion on 31 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.