Rotational Pharmacy Technician inNewport inNewport PUBLISHED 23 OCT 2024

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata, per annum  FIXED TERM  GOOD SALARY 

You will work on rotation with our Dispensary, Mental Health and Oncology/Aseptic teams.


Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover (12 months)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our busy, fully automated Pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, patient focused service to residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight.

We will also consider applications from anyone qualified as a Dispenser (L2 qualification).

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are
C
ompassion,
A
ccountable,
R
espect and
E
veryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

You should want to work as part of a team and have a keen desire to learn.


Qualified Pharmacy Technicians: Salary scale band 4: £26,530-



£29,114

The following are essential: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council(GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK.

You will work on rotation with our Dispensary, Mental Health and Oncology/Aseptic teams. You will be a source of advice and information to patients and ward staff and a support to student technicians and dispensing assistants.


Qualified Dispensers: Salary scale band 3: £24,£25,674

The following are essential: L2 certificate in Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistant skills, awarded by a GPhC approved provider.
You must have evidence of your L2 certificate to qualify for interview.

You will work with the Dispensary team, dispensing outpatient, inpatient and discharge prescriptions, along with topping up the ward stock if required. You will assist in providing emergency bags and kits. You will serve both patients, relatives and staff at our pharmacy reception and receive calls on the telephone.

Excellent practical problem solving and prioritisation skills, and an ability to deal with all types of people are essential.

As well as a comprehensive in-house induction programme, you will be supported by attending a Trust induction program.

Shifts will be 7.5hrs between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm.

Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to suit the changing needs of the service.


Please see the Job Description applicable to your level of qualification.


We cannot accept CVs or applications via email

If you require any further information please contact:

Angela Ghent (Dispensary Manager) Tel: ext 5476

Katie Bower (Dispensary Supervisor) Tel: ext 5483

Lucy Stroud (Dispensary Supervisor) Tel: ext 5483


Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover (12 months)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our busy, fully automated Pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, patient focused service to residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight.

We will also consider applications from anyone qualified as a Dispenser (L2 qualification).

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are
C
ompassion,
A
ccountable,
R
espect and
E
veryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

You should want to work as part of a team and have a keen desire to learn.


Qualified Pharmacy Technicians: Salary scale band 4: £26,530-



£29,114

The following are essential: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council(GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK.

You will work on rotation with our Dispensary, Mental Health and Oncology/Aseptic teams. You will be a source of advice and information to patients and ward staff and a support to student technicians and dispensing assistants.


Qualified Dispensers: Salary scale band 3: £24,£25,674

The following are essential: L2 certificate in Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistant skills, awarded by a GPhC approved provider.
You must have evidence of your L2 certificate to qualify for interview.

You will work with the Dispensary team, dispensing outpatient, inpatient and discharge prescriptions, along with topping up the ward stock if required. You will assist in providing emergency bags and kits. You will serve both patients, relatives and staff at our pharmacy reception and receive calls on the telephone.

Excellent practical problem solving and prioritisation skills, and an ability to deal with all types of people are essential.

As well as a comprehensive in-house induction programme, you will be supported by attending a Trust induction program.

Shifts will be 7.5hrs between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm.

Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to suit the changing needs of the service.


Please see the Job Description applicable to your level of qualification.


We cannot accept CVs or applications via email

If you require any further information please contact:

Angela Ghent (Dispensary Manager) Tel: ext 5476

Katie Bower (Dispensary Supervisor) Tel: ext 5483

Lucy Stroud (Dispensary Supervisor) Tel: ext 5483



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