About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 18th June 2026.
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 19th June 2026.
Interview expected to take place: W/C 29th June 2026.
We are looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will be actively involved in delivering a clinical ward service within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other Pharmacy services including Dispensary services and Medicines Management. The successfull applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual who works well in a team environment as well as under their own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essestial.
Main duties of the job
Perform ward based medication reconciliations. Identify and document any medication discrepancies, referring to the ward pharmacist, GP, or medical team when necessary.
Assess the suitability of patients own medicines for use in Hospital.
Check patient locker contents and other individual patient medication for supply by the dispensary, liaising with the ward Pharmacist.
Check TTA prescriptions against patients own drugs, arrange for further supplies to be dispensed if necessary and remove discounted medicines.
Counselling of patients on new drugs as required.
Dispense inpatient and discharge prescriptions. Process prescriptions using the Pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system.
Final check clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other Pharmacy staff before release to the patient.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide ward based, specialist technical pharmacy services to patients. This includes the provision of:
Medicines reconciliation appropriate to qualifications
Dispensing and issue of prescriptions
Advice to patients and carers, including discharge couselling
Supply of medicines to wards
Liaising wtih external colleagues including GP's, community pharmacies, etc, ward pharmacists, nursing staff, dispensary and stores colleagues in order to supply appropriate medication for ward use and for patient use.
To undertake medicines reconciliation in line with departmental procedures and policies.
To perform accuracy checks on dispensed and ward stock items prepared by other staff.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience of technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
Desirable
Experience of working in a similar role
Skills Essential
Numeracy skills Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work effectively, independently and under pressure Good team working skills Demonstrable attention to detail Computer literate
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of Medicines Management Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Other Requirements Essential
Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)