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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

The closing date is 27 January 2026

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Job summary

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an organized and highly motivated individual with the ability to think on their feet as a Dispensary Pharmacy Technician. They will require great communication & interpersonal skills, as they will be working with staff of all types and grades across the hospital and within our dispensary.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for customer service and team work that is able to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical medicines management.

You can expect to be involved in all aspects of medicines management, including dispensing medications, screening drug charts, medicines reconciliation and patient counselling.

We will also welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians completing their qualification within the next 3 months. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house progression programme is completed.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy. Successful applicants will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, with a willingness to learn and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

We welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians completing their qualification this year. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house progression programme is completed.

For this role you will need to be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC or working towards being registered in the next 6 months.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

264-7613996-CSS-B

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital trust

Rothwell road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Able to offer advice on the safe storage and administration of drugs
  • Sound understanding of the Pharmacy technical processes
  • Sound understanding of the Pharmacy clinical skills needed in todays NHS
  • Demonstrate their ability to communicate sensitive information to others including patients
  • Able to offer advice on the safe storage and administration of drugs

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical science and NVQ 3
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills

Essential

  • Effective verbal skills
  • Effective written skills
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Able to offer advice on the safe storage and administration of drugs
  • Sound understanding of the Pharmacy technical processes
  • Sound understanding of the Pharmacy clinical skills needed in todays NHS
  • Demonstrate their ability to communicate sensitive information to others including patients
  • Able to offer advice on the safe storage and administration of drugs

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical science and NVQ 3
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills

Essential

  • Effective verbal skills
  • Effective written skills

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).

Additional information

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital trust

Rothwell road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital trust

Rothwell road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Tech Specialist - Dispensary

Katie McNamara

katie.mcnamara1@nhs.net

01536493540

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

264-7613996-CSS-B

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital trust

Rothwell road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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