Pharmacy Technician | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7482341/430-CC25-373A |
Summary
Pharmacy Technician
Department:Pharmacy
Band4 £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract until 02.06.2026
Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Would you like a career where the limitation is your imagination? Does progression and opportunity relate to your personal drive of wanting to be the best you can be? As a Pharmacy Technician in hospital, you can make a difference in multiple areas ranging from clinical to management and from bands 4 to 8. We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at Milton Keynes hospital that is continually progressing and growing.
Working closely with the Pharmacy Technician Dispensaries Manager and other members of the senior team, this excellent opportunity will suit both newly qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians as it will involve the post holder to work closely with multiple teams and be part of this exciting and developing department in an innovate trust in one of the faster growing populations in the country.
If you think you would be the right person for this challenge, please contact Neil Trew-Smith - Pharmacy Technician Dispensaries Manager on 01908 995719 or Neil.Trew-Smith@mkuh.nhs.ukor Nick Beason - Chief Technician on 01908 995705 orNicholas.Beason@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 14.10.2025
• To participate in a comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the department and to wards and outpatient/day-case facilities, and to units in other organisations, as required.
• To assist the Chief Technician, Specialist Technicians, Principal Pharmacists and pharmacy managers with the delivery and development of the technical aspects of medicines management across the divisions and clinical service units; to support and participate in clinical pharmacy services to deliver medicines optimisation and support corporate priorities.
To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.
This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified and experienced who would like to start or continue a career in hospital pharmacy. We are a department of over 100 staff providing pharmacy services through team working and prioritising the needs of those we serve. Our Pharmacy Technicians provide a range of services in the Hospital Pharmacy including:
• Dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and discharge
• Aseptic production
• Medicines safety
• Workforce development
• Procurement
• Medicines information
• Final checking
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Trust responsibilities:
• To be part of the Pharmacy team and work to enable the objectives of the Pharmacy and the Trust to be achieved.
Professional responsibilities:
• To actin a professional manner consistent with the GPhC code of conduct and as is required to ensure safe, effective and timely care for patients and appropriate support for colleagues across the health system, including communication of complex and sensitive information.
Education and training:
• Tocontribute to development and training programmes for all staff.
Miscellaneous:
• Toparticipate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025