Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year p.a. inc.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 293-EMRS2-0538-B
Job locations: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR United Kingdom

Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an innovative and forward thinking accredited checking Pharmacy Technician who is able to thrive in a busy environment. They must have a "can do and will do" attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day to day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients. The candidate must be a qualified checking Pharmacy Technician. It is essential that the candidate be professional and diplomatic with good communication skills and have the ability to prioritise their working day under pressure, whilst ensuring company values and behaviours are upheld. this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers

Main duties of the job
The Trust has an Electronic Clinical Patient Record/EPMA System where vital signs are recorded direct from BP machines, electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are now electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team. This has transformed our working practices and is a really exciting time to join the Trust. The Pharmacy also has automated the dispensing, distribution and storage of Pharmaceutical medicines by installing a Mach 4 Robot. We also have an Omnicell dispensing cabinet in use in the Pharmacy. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team of rotational technicians. The post holder will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:

• Dispensary services
• Distribution and Community Health Services
• Procurement and Homecare Service
• Clinical Trials and High Cost Drugs Data Management

You will also be able to undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and, if appropriate, work towards gaining the Practice Supervisor (PS) or Educational Supervisor (ES) qualification.

About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person Specification
Skills/ Abilities
Essential

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written communication skills with internal and external colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Problem solving skills
• Good planning and organising skills

Education
Essential

• Registration with the GPhC
• BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science
• Accredited checking qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Significant experience of working in a dispensary

Desirable

• Experience of staff training

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Audit knowledge

Other Requirements
Essential

• Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values

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: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Procurement Manager, Kelly Ibraheem, kelly.ibraheem@nhs.net, 02085107310