Job summary
This post is a Band 4 with progression to a Band 5.

The postholder will

To dispense or check all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders presented to the Pharmacy for wards & departments post clinical validation from Ashford and St Peters Hospital and all community units served by the Pharmacy in accordance with Trust and departmental service level agreements.

To work with the Dispensary Lead and Chief Technician for Medicines Management in the provision of an efficient, cost-effective medicines management system.

Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: Depending on experience, Band 4 to Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-APST7803-ED
Job locations: St Peters / Ashford Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom

Main duties of the job

• Dispense prescriptions and a variety of medication requests, (including Controlled drugs and extemporaneous preparations, unlicensed medication), presented to the Pharmacy from Ashford and St Peters Hospital wards, departments and outside units in accordance with department agreements.
• Counsel outpatients on the use of their medication (compliance, side effects, possible drug interactions) and check patients understand the information shared.
• Maintain accurate stock levels of dispensary stock including controlled drugs, and undertake regular stock takes of all dispensary stock in rotation according to departmental procedures. This includes checking accuracy recorded on Ascribe and controlled drug register entries.
• Assist in the management of stock control in the dispensary for drugs, containers and other support items.
• Ensure that 'to follows' items and special orders are followed up and processed.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please Apply through our website.

Job responsibilities
General

• Act as a facilitator / supervisor for trainees
• Attend continuing education and training provision relevant to the post.
• Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council requirements, organisational needs and service priorities
• Participate in near miss audits and suggest improvement ideas to support safe pharmacy practice.
• Participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3
• GPHC Registration

Experience
Desirable

• Post Registration Pharmacy Experience

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Technician Dispensary Services
Gail Bull
gail.bull@nhs.net
01932723208