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Dispensary and governance pharmacy technician

Oxford
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy technician
€40,000 - €60,000 a year
Posted: 9 May
Offer description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions, please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.

Domestic, catering, portering, and maintenance engineer services at some of our hospitals are provided by our PFI partners. For these jobs, please see vacancies with our PFI partners.


Dispensary and Governance Pharmacy Technician


Band 5

Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, early and late shifts, weekend & Bank holidays as per rota)
Job ref: 321-CSS-7045138-B5

Site: John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum/pro rota
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 02/06/2025


Job overview

Hello!
My name is Alice Smilie, and I am the Operational Manager of the John Radcliffe Pharmacy. I lead our dedicated Dispensary team in providing services, supplying inpatient, outpatient, and discharge medication to patients of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician with a positive outlook to join our team, supporting our Dispensary & Governance functions. The ideal candidate will have a responsible attitude, good communication skills, team spirit, positivity, confidence, and adaptability to a changing environment.

You will receive full training to become an Accredited Checking Technician and will be trained to investigate incidents and respond accordingly, enabling progression to band 5 upon completion. There will also be opportunities to develop leadership skills and support the Pharmacy Operational team in coordinating activities within the Dispensary.


Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Technician role is diverse, requiring flexibility to support dispensary, stores, and ward-based work at John Radcliffe Hospital. Responsibilities include assisting in the smooth operation of the dispensary, supporting training and induction of new staff, investigating incidents, conducting audits, supporting safety projects, and collating workload data.

This role is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician seeking hospital dispensary experience, with a focus on patient safety and governance. The candidate will work closely with the Pharmacy Operational and Governance teams in various key areas, including dispensing, training, incident investigation, audits, and safety initiatives.


Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is among the largest NHS teaching trusts, offering a broad range of clinical services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust includes four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital. Our values—compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—guide our commitment to delivering compassionate care and fostering professional relationships. Learn more on the OUH YouTube channel.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The dispensary team comprises 28 staff members from band 2 to band 7. Many technicians progress to ward-based roles or other positions within the pharmacy. This full-time role involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working options considered. Weekend work on a 1:6 rota, bank holidays, early, and late shifts are required.

For an informal discussion, please contact us or arrange a visit to learn more about the role. Refer to the attached detailed job description for further information.


Person specification


Essential/Desirable

* Qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the GPhC, holding an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* At least 1 year of post-qualification experience
* Good time management, organizational, communication skills
* Knowledge of risk management principles
* Assertive and confident
* Willing to travel between sites
* Ability to teach staff of all levels
* Responsive to feedback
* Basic knowledge of Pharmacy Department operations
* Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
* Initiative-driven and able to work alone
* Understanding of medicines safety and pharmacy services
* NVQ Assessor (Desirable)
* Experience with incident reporting systems and data analysis


Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role involves working with vulnerable populations and is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, in accordance with relevant legislation.

Name: Alice Smilie
Job title: Operational Manager, JR Dispensary
Email: alice.smilie@ouh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865 221502

Additional info: Senior Technicians Hannah Newton-Oakes, Rebecca Somerville, and Charlotte Woodward are available for discussions. Contact number: 01865 227853.

Domestic, catering, portering, and maintenance services at John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Mitie.
Services at Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre are provided by G4S.

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