Pharmacy Practice Technician

Job Description

About Us

The UCL School of Pharmacy is a globally recognized center of excellence in pharmaceutical science, education, and professional practice — ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The School has a strong record of high-impact research in drug discovery, patient safety, and pharmacy practice, and is known for creating successful spinout companies that translate research into innovative therapies for patients.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated teaching team. The School teaches around 800 undergraduate and 250 postgraduate students annually, supported by a skilled and friendly technical team based in our central London campus.

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician (Teaching Support), you will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy education within the MPharm and related programmes. You will play a key role in supporting teaching and assessment, maintaining laboratory spaces, and preparing practical sessions.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting and maintaining teaching laboratories, facilities, and equipment.

Preparing and setting up materials for classes within UCL and at external teaching sites.

Assisting in the delivery of practical and simulated learning sessions.

Ensuring safe and effective operation of teaching spaces in line with regulations.

Providing technical support to academic and professional staff during sessions.

The post offers the opportunity to blend professional pharmacy expertise with hands-on educational work, helping create high-quality, interactive learning experiences for students.

Flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered where possible.

About You

You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Essential experience and skills include:

Strong background in dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations, aseptic techniques, compounding, and medicine handling.

Experience supporting pharmacy education or clinical training.

Familiarity with educational technologies such as dispensing software, simulation platforms, and virtual patient tools.

Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and contribute proactively to the teaching team.

What We Offer

UCL supports colleagues to thrive personally and professionally through its Ways of Working framework:
UCL Ways of Working

Benefits include:

41 days of leave (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days).

Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days).

Career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension scheme.

Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.

Immigration and relocation support for eligible posts.

On-site nursery and gym facilities.

Enhanced parental and adoption pay.

Employee Assistance Programme and discounted medical insurance.

More details can be found here:
UCL Rewards and Benefits

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At UCL, diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to building a workplace that is inclusive, fair, and reflective of global talent.

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women in senior roles (Grades 9–10).

The School of Pharmacy holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognizing our commitment to advancing gender equality.

Learn more about our EDI initiatives here:
UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion