Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary
The closing date is 14 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to join Dispensary Team.
You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to adapt to changing demands and be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service.
Main duties of the job
The role of the successful candidate will include:
Provide technical support to the dispensary, including the labelling and dispensing of inpatient requests, outpatient and discharge prescriptions, controlled drugs and clinical trials.
Ensure a high standard of stock control and stock rotation maintained within dispensary
Assist pharmacists in providing a comprehensive patient counselling service to all outpatients, to optimise patient knowledge of their drugs
Provide technical support in the dispensary assisting the lead/cheif technicians
Work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and pharmacy environment, and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues.
Assist in the training of new and junior staff e.g. Trainee pharmacists, trainee technician students and pharmacy assistants
To counsel patients on their medicines in accordance with departmental standards
To enhance the quality of patient care
To demonstrate a whole-system patient focused approach
The above list is not exhausted please see Job description for further details
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
303-7663409
Job locations
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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