Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a experienced hospital technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will work closely with the Senior Pharmacy Technician team- Patient Services to provide a safe, efficient and responsive dispensary service. The post-holder will take part in medicines management service to wards at WMUH. Work to improve the admission/discharge process by facilitating the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients. You will provide a final accuracy check to dispensed medication. You will assist in the work processes in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy. This includes managing workflow and working alongside pharmacy staff to ensure that dispensary services are provided according to all relevant up to date procedures and standards.

The post holder will need to be NVQ Level 3 qualified.

Main duties of the job

Although ACPT/MMT qualifications are essential for this role, the department is open to applications from non-ACPT/MMT qualified technicians. Should these applicants be successful, applicant will be paid Band 4 AFC until completion of both the ACPT qualification and In-house MMT validation accreditations. Once both of these courses have been completed and passed, candidates will be placed on the Band 5 pay scale. You must be an experienced technician with good communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to work in a busy dispensary. Please note in order to support 7 day working this post involves working weekends on a regular basis.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £44,900 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CS-541

Job locations

• West Middlesex Hospital


• Twickenham Road


• Isleworth


• TW7 6AF


• United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

Chelsea Fright

chelsea.fright1@nhs.net

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Although ACPT/MMT qualifications are essential for this role, the department is open to applications from non-ACPT/MMT qualified technicians. Should these applicants be successful, applicant will be paid Band 4 AFC until completion of both the ACPT qualification and In-house MMT validation accreditations. Once both of these courses have been completed and passed, candidates will be placed on the Band 5 pay scale. You must be an experienced technician with good communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to work in a busy dispensary. Please note in order to support 7 day working this post involves working weekends on a regular basis.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.