Pharmacy Technician Job with Sponsorship in Bolton | Make a Real Difference, Apply Now

Location
Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,530 to 29,114 per year

About Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
At Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, they’re all about community care that truly counts. Their Integrated Community Services Pharmacy team takes pride in helping people stay well at home and out of hospital. Whether someone’s just come out of hospital or needs extra support during illness, they’re there—working across care homes, GP services, and social care to get medications right and lives back on track.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship available to help the right candidate relocate
• Supportive work environment where learning and development are built in
• Real work-life balance with meaningful patient-facing tasks
• Collaborative team culture across GPs, nurses, therapists, and social care staff
• Role variety including care home visits, medicines training, and domiciliary support

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 with BTEC in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum 12 months’ clinical experience in hospital, community pharmacy, PCN, or ICB
• Great communicator both in writing and face to face
• Team player who can also take the lead when needed
• Up for continued learning and professional development

Salary Details

26,530 to 29,114 per year based on NHS Band 4 scale, with annual reviews and pension benefits included

About the Role

This isn’t your average dispensary job. You’ll be hands-on in the community, helping patients manage their medication at home and in bed-based care. Whether supporting a virtual ward, assisting reablement care, or guiding prescribing decisions, this job blends technical skill with real human connection.

As part of a supportive team, you’ll reduce medicine waste, improve safety, and prevent unnecessary hospital stays. The role touches lives daily—especially for older adults, people with complex conditions, and their carers. It’s work that really matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support medicines optimisation for home-based and intermediate care services
• Work alongside GPs, therapists, nurses, and social workers in multidisciplinary teams
• Provide medicine reconciliation and administration support to patients
• Deliver safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in the community
• Contribute to training care staff and providers around safe medication use
• Spot polypharmacy issues early and flag safeguarding concerns related to medication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom
• Contact: Available upon request via NHS Jobs

Reference Number
49552101

How To Apply
Spots for this role tend to fill fast. If you’re ready for a role that balances impact, autonomy, and a strong team culture, apply now and take the next step in your pharmacy career.