Pharmacy Technician Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician (or Pre-Registration Trainee – Final Year)

Location: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: Band 4 (progression to Band 5 dependent on experience and development)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 per week, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
Visa Sponsorship: Eligible for Skilled Worker visa applicants – subject to criteri

Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dynamic team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH).

Whether you’re a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to progress or a final-year Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) eager to secure your first post, we offer a supportive environment to help you succeed.

Why join us?

At DBTH, we are proud of our progressive pharmacy department, where investment in people and technology is central to our commitment to safe, efficient, and patient-focused care.

We actively support career development through:

• BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services
• CPPE Leading for Change Programme
• NHS Leadership Academy initiatives
• Comprehensive in-house training and mentorship

For newly qualified technicians, we offer an 18-month structured development programme with the opportunity to advance to a Band 5 role.

About the role

As part of our team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, trust-wide pharmacy service. Your responsibilities will include:

Main Duties:

• Accuracy checking of dispensed medicines
• Day-to-day supervision of dispensary teams, including within automated systems
• Aseptic services supervision and ward-based medicines optimisation
• Supporting education and training across the department
• Mentoring Pharmacy Assistants, PTPTs, and junior Pharmacy Technicians
• Undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects
• Assisting in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

You will rotate through a variety of clinical areas and hospital sites, gaining exposure to the full breadth of our service. You’ll also work evening and weekend shifts as part of our extended opening hours (9:00 AM – 8:30 PM on weekdays).

About Us – Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

We are one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, providing high-quality care to over 440,000 people. With more than 7,000 colleagues across multiple hospital sites, DBTH is a forward-thinking trust that values innovation, inclusion, and compassion.

Our staff are supported by a range of benefits and initiatives:

• Access to NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support, including in-house counselling and occupational health
• Flexible working options to help balance work and life
• Salary sacrifice schemes (car lease, cycle to work, etc.)
• Staff discounts on shopping, travel, and experiences

We’re committed to fostering a culture that is welcoming and inclusive. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the NHS, including people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Professional Expectations

• As a Pharmacy Technician at DBTH, you will:
• Uphold professional standards and follow local and national policies
• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
• Contribute to the development of a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service

Important Information

Qualification Evidence: If shortlisted, you will be required to present original certificates for qualifications listed as essential in the person specification.

Skilled Worker Visa Applicants: We welcome applications requiring sponsorship. Please check your eligibility here:
Skilled Worker visa – GOV.UK
Note: From 9 April 2025, Band 2 & 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and complete your application via NHS Jobs. Please ensure your supporting statement clearly addresses how your experience meets the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification (attached to this advert).

Join Us – Be Part of #TeamDBTH

At DBTH, We Care – and the DBTH Way guides everything we do. Bring your passion and individuality to a Trust that will support your growth, value your contribution, and give you the tools to make a difference every day.

We look forward to receiving your application.