Pharmacy Technician Patient Services Role with Visa Sponsorship in London | Immediate Start, Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
31,081 to 41,956 per year

About Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
They’re one of the UK’s top-performing hospital trusts, caring for over a million patients each year. With sites at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, they’re not just about delivering care, they’re about doing it with heart. Their team is driven by compassion, precision, and a desire to go above and beyond. Whether it’s innovating clinical services or supporting career progression, they know the value of investing in people who make a difference.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
• Band 5 salary progression after completing ACPT and MMT accreditation
• Supportive team culture that encourages personal and professional development
• Work-life balance with structured rota and regular weekends
• Onsite learning and training support for non-ACPT professionals
• Modern facilities with robotic dispensing systems and up-to-date technology

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification
• GPHC registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Strong grasp of dispensary procedures and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, especially when advising patients
• Open to non-ACPT candidates willing to upskill and grow into the role
• Comfortable working across ward-based and inpatient/outpatient settings
• Reliable team player with solid numeracy and data entry skills

Salary Details

Starting salary is Band 4 for candidates without ACPT/MMT credentials, with Band 5 pay upon successful completion of required qualifications and in-house validations.

About the Role

This isn’t just a dispensing job. It’s a hands-on opportunity to shape the patient journey from ward to discharge. Based at West Middlesex University Hospital, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians and pharmacists to support safe, timely access to medications. You’ll get involved in medicines reconciliation, final accuracy checks, and counselling patients at crucial moments in their care.

There’s real variety here, from helping streamline discharge processes to troubleshooting robotic dispensers. Whether you’re managing stock or training newer staff, your role helps reduce wait times and improve outcomes. They’re especially keen to hear from candidates who can adapt quickly, work well in clinical spaces, and bring a caring yet precise approach to every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver timely dispensing and distribution of medication for inpatients and outpatients
• Support accurate data entry using WellSky/JAC pharmacy systems
• Check and prepare medications including clinical trials and controlled drugs
• Offer medicines advice to patients and liaise with clinical staff on complex queries
• Assist in reception duties including prescription processing and charge handling
• Lead on robot maintenance and support workflow within the dispensary
• Conduct ward-based medicines management, including POD checks and discharge prep
• Support self-administration schemes and educate patients about their treatment plans
• Supervise junior staff and deputise for senior techs during absence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure will be requested from the Disclosure and Barring Service to verify any previous criminal convictions.

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

They believe in equal access to opportunity. All applicants are welcome and will be treated fairly, regardless of background, age, or experience.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: London, United Kingdom
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs portal

Reference Number
289-CSS-1404

How To Apply
Looking for a pharmacy role that values your experience and supports your growth? Apply now and join a team that’s improving patient care every day.