Bank Senior Pharmacy Technician

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. East London NHS Foundation Trust Bank Senior Pharmacy Technician The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an opportunity for an experienced and committed pharmacy technician to join the East London NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy bank. The post holder will lead on a full range of dispensing activities, using their enthusiasm to motivate the team to meet department deadlines, as well as participating in the line management of junior staff. You will use pharmacy computer systems and robotics to co-ordinate and maintain the supply of medicines. You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be calm, flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in a dynamic environment. You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within pharmacy and with the multidisciplinary team. All applicants must have completed a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will possess an accreditation in medicines management training (AIMMS/MOPs) and have completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT) . Main duties of the job To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust To undertake general dispensary, stores and procurement activities To take a lead in the day-to-day running of the Department To maintain the ACPT qualification To line manage, train and support junior staff. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £18.38 to £26.37 an hour Per Hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 363-BankClinical-Pharmacy Job locations Pharmacy Department Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road London E1 4DG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details. Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details. Person Specification Educational/ Qualification Essential GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs) Desirable NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification Experience Essential Minimum 1 year in hospital pharmacy post qualification Working within a multidisciplinary team Previous Leadership and Management Experience Experience of dealing with the public Desirable Ward based clinical work E