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Pre-Packing Senior Pharmacy Technician


Company : NHS


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for thePre-Packing Senior Pharmacy Technicianrole atNHS 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for thePre-Packing Senior Pharmacy Technicianrole atNHS Job SummaryPre-Packing Senior Pharmacy Technician: Band 5An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as a Job SummaryPre-Packing Senior Pharmacy Technician: Band 5An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as aSenior Pharmacy Technicianat the Pre-Packing Unit (PSU) located withinWhipps Cross Hospital , part of thePharmacy Technical Services (PTS) .PTS is a licensed manufacturing unit with three sites:Royal London Hospitalin Whitechapel,St. Bartholomew's Hospital , andWhipps Cross Hospital .Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all operational activities within the Pre-Packing area at Whipps Cross Hospital. This includes assisting with scheduling and planning of materials management, GMP inspection and labelling, assembly, repacking, and overall materials management. The post holder will also be tasked with ensuring that all work is scheduled, and documentation is kept current and updated in a timely manner, in compliance with MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) audits and internal reviews.About UsBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum incContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-7391735GCSJob locationsWhipps Cross HospitalLondonE11 1NRJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesApplicants Must Meet The Following Criteria:Hold aBTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Techniciansor an equivalent qualification.Be registered with theGeneral Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)as a Pharmacy Technician.Applicants must hold aBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent and must have Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy TechnicianFor further details about the post please contact Calveer Dayal, Pharmacy Lead for Medicines Supply and Delivery onThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesApplicants Must Meet The Following Criteria:Hold aBTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Techniciansor an equivalent qualification.Be registered with theGeneral Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)as a Pharmacy Technician.Applicants must hold aBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent and must have Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy TechnicianFor further details about the post please contact Calveer Dayal, Pharmacy Lead for Medicines Supply and Delivery onThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.DesirablePractice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalentExperienceEssentialRelevant experience within a GMP facility and proven experience working as a pharmacy technician. Experience in supervision of staff or training role. Use of Datix incident reporting system or equivalentKnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements. Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work Demonstrate practical knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA. Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work. Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements. A good understanding of patient safety initiatives Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.DesirableDemonstrated knowledge of legislation for Pre-packing (GMP).SkillsEssentialIT literate and able to use Microsoft office which includes Teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Organisation and prioritisation of workload Ability to problem solve Ability to motivate self and others Time management skills Methodical attention to detail Good numeracy skills Able to Perform pharmaceutical calculations Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail. Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately. Is able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration. Is able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time. Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures. Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines. Ability to supervise staff members in a production environment Ability to teach and coach staff.DesirableBe familiar with researching information for Pre-PacksOtherEssentialStandard DBS check Demonstrates a high level of personal hygiene to comply with GMP Reliable/responsible Good time keeping and attendance. Demonstrates a professional attitude. Awareness of needs of confidentiality.DesirableMembership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK).Person SpecificationEssentialStandard DBS check Demonstrates a high level of personal hygiene to comply with GMP Reliable/responsible Good time keeping and attendance. Demonstrates a professional attitude. Awareness of needs of confidentiality.DesirableMembership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. 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