Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£28,392 - £31,157 Yr1–70% of top Band 4 & Yr2–75% of top Band 4 + inner London HCAS
ApprenticeshipFull time
A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Please note Salary will be as follows: Year 1: 70% of the top of Band 4 + Inner London HCAS Year 2: 75% of the top of Band 4 + Inner London HCAS We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our progressive pharmacy team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an Apprenticeship program, gaining experience in various areas of pharmacy within the Hospital. This is a two year fixed term appointment to commence in February 2027. Eligibility note: Candidates who hold equivalent qualification at the same level or a higher-level qualification in the pharmacy field will not be considered, as these individuals are not eligible for apprenticeship funding. Candidates must be UK residents for a minimum of three years in order satisfy apprenticeship eligibility requirements. For further details, please contact the recruiting manager. The successful applicants will be expected to work in our Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance sections on a rotational basis. The rota will run across both Chelsea Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital sites. Full practical training will be provided in-house, with a competency-based programme and you will be expected to undertake underpinning knowledge courses working towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician. The successful candidates will work in an environment that will support patients with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, as well as manufacturing sterile products. The appointed candidates will need to demonstrate that they are Patient Focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme. Good ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential; therefore, a professional approach is key. Candidates must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study. For further details / informal visits contact: Karen Benjamin, karen.benjamin1@nhs.net Elsa Ghebremariam, elsa.ghebremariam@nhs.net 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 welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. 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. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job description and person specifications located under the supporting documents heading. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Health Technician | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - Hammersmith and Fulham
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who can help the Community Independence Service (CIS) make Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) a great place to grow old. Join us and be part of a committed and caring team as we deliver high quality patient care. Your role as a Health Technician (HT) within the CIS Urgent Community Response Team will involve providing a rapid response care service for people who need urgent help with primary acute physical health illness in their own homes, or after a hospital admission. Please note that this role is not an inpatient ward-based or mental health service, and the vast majority of our patients need support with functional activities. As a HT you will be expected to provide support to our patients in a wide range of community and patient home environments, working autonomously and collaboratively in supporting the integrated multidisciplinary team in the delivery of excellent patient care. You will be responsible for the holistic, comprehensive care of complex community patients, delivering clinical care delegated by a registered professional and contributing to the evaluation of person centred care plans. The service is operational 7 days a week 8am to 10pm. Hours of work for Health Technician may vary between these hours. • Respond to rapid response case load as delegated by a registered practitioner. • To provide care to patients within their home, that is of a high standard. • To undertake delegated care activities directly related to the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care which is culturally sensitive and inclusive • Basic wound care. • Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring • ECG recording and escalation to for appropriate analysis of results • Venepuncture, escalation of bloods for analysis and results for analysis to appropriate registered practitioner. • Assist with clinical visits as directed by the registered practitioner. • Health promotion advice. • Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly, as well as frailty pathway and complex care needs pathway. • Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for patients with physical and mental health needs (including provision of hygiene needs, meal preparation, in house assessment). West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Health Technician | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - Hammersmith and Fulham
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who can help the Community Independence Service (CIS) make Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) a great place to grow old. Join us and be part of a committed and caring team as we deliver high quality patient care. Your role as a Health Technician (HT) within the CIS Urgent Community Response Team will involve providing a rapid response care service for people who need urgent help with primary acute physical health illness in their own homes, or after a hospital admission. Please note that this role is not an inpatient ward-based or mental health service, and the vast majority of our patients need support with functional activities. As a HT you will be expected to provide support to our patients in a wide range of community and patient home environments, working autonomously and collaboratively in supporting the integrated multidisciplinary team in the delivery of excellent patient care. You will be responsible for the holistic, comprehensive care of complex community patients, delivering clinical care delegated by a registered professional and contributing to the evaluation of person centred care plans. The service is operational 7 days a week 8am to 10pm. Hours of work for Health Technician may vary between these hours. • Respond to rapid response case load as delegated by a registered practitioner. • To provide care to patients within their home, that is of a high standard. • To undertake delegated care activities directly related to the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care which is culturally sensitive and inclusive • Basic wound care. • Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring • ECG recording and escalation to for appropriate analysis of results • Venepuncture, escalation of bloods for analysis and results for analysis to appropriate registered practitioner. • Assist with clinical visits as directed by the registered practitioner. • Health promotion advice. • Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly, as well as frailty pathway and complex care needs pathway. • Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for patients with physical and mental health needs (including provision of hygiene needs, meal preparation, in house assessment). West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
NHS Jobs - LONDON
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
ContractFull time
Participate in all dispensing activities in accordance with standard operating procedures and under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge or Responsible Pharmacist, helping to ensure that the correct medicines are dispensed and are appropriate for the patient. Assemble and check London Ambulance Service drug packs using processes that comply with UK medicines legislation. Please see the Job Description for further details. Applicants are advised to read all information included with the advert before completing and submitting an application. In the supporting information section, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
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Chief Aseptic Services Technician – CIVAS & PN
NHS Jobs - London
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
PermanentFull time
Provide operational leadership for the CIVAS & PN service, ensuring safe, effective and efficient service delivery. Lead, manage and develop the aseptic technical workforce, including recruitment, training, competency assessment and performance management. Ensure compliance with the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System, QAAPS standards, GMP requirements and national guidance. Oversee quality assurance activities, audits, investigations, incident management, CAPAs and continuous improvement programmes. Develop and maintain policies, procedures and SOPs to support regulatory compliance and best practice. Support strategic projects, service expansion and the delivery of aseptic clinical trials. Manage staffing resources, operational planning, stock control and supplier contracts to maintain service continuity. Build collaborative relationships across pharmacy, clinical services and external partners to drive innovation and service improvement.
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Ophthalmology Technician | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Inc
PermanentFull time
Are you friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering great patient care? Join our busy Eye Treatment Centre as a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician and help us provide outstanding care to our community. What You’ll Do • Support patients through their eye care journey • Carry out diagnostic tests (VA, OCT, Visual Fields, Retinal Imaging, Biometry + more) • Work across Eye Casualty and ophthalmology clinics • Assist clinicians with intravitreal injections procedures following training and competencies What We’re Looking For • A great communicator • Team player with a caring approach • Someone eager to learn and develop specialist clinical skills • Experience in healthcare or customer focused environments is ideal Why Join Us? • Supportive team • Opportunities to grow and build ophthalmic expertise • Be part of Barts Health’s WeCare culture and commitment to high quality, inclusive care Interested? For an informal chat, contact Ibrahim Hemaida (Senior Nurse) on ext. 88120. We are looking for a friendly enthusiastic and hard working person to work in our ophthalmology outpatient department. You will be expected to assist with every day to day running of the unit providing comfort, support and information to the patient’s and relatives and ensuring high standards of patient care. You will need to demonstrate good communication skills and ability to work as a team. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Principal Aseptic Production Technician - Chemotherapy Services
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 p.a inc of HCA
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. A once in a career opportunity to design, shape and staff the brand new St Thomas' Chemotherapy Aseptic Unit and be part of building something extraordinary for children. Our recruitment philosophy: • Co-creation – staff won’t just work there, they’ll shape how it works • Paediatrics as a specialist step – not just another aseptic unit • Career-defining experience– opportunities for service set-up, leadership, innovation This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated aseptic services technician to step into a key leadership position within our new specialist chemotherapy aseptic preparation and dispensing unit. You will play a central role in delivering safe, high‑quality, and responsive pharmacy services to children and adult patients, contributing directly to the care of individuals undergoing complex cancer treatments. As part of aforward‑thinking team, you’ll influence unit set up and service development, uphold quality standards, and support the continuous improvement of our aseptic operations. This role is open to Pharmacy Technicians or experienced production technicians with a suitable underpinning qualification and science council registration. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details on the qualifications and experience required The person will be responsible for: The daily technical and operational management and oversight of the new St Thomas' Chemotherapy Unit. Ensuring the quality management system is fully implemented, maintained and GMP compliant. Collaborative working alongside other Cancer services and Pharmacy teams, Procurement, Engineering and External Contractors to regularly review service delivery, stock holdings, and unit maintenance. At Evelina London, we have been passionate about providing the best possible care to children and their families for more than 150 years. We can do this because of our 4,000 dedicated and compassionate staff spanning more than 30 specialist areas. No other children's hospital in the region offers that breadth and scale of expertise dedicated to children including the level 3 children’s intensive care unit, diagnostics (such as MRI and CT scans), and specialist children’s services (heart, kidney, gastroenterology, infectious diseases services, and many others) and that's why we are uniquely placed to deliver care to children with cancer who require the most complex treatment. We have 50 specialist children's surgeons operating within 10 theatres, more children in research studies than any hospital in London, and our exceptional facilities mean our teams can extend pioneering research of new cancer therapies to children. We believe we will provide the best care for children and young people with cancer and the highly skilled staff that support them. To ensure the chemotherapy unit’s quality system is fully implemented and deviations are reported appropriately. To ensure all changes and other actions are assessed and implemented following standard operating procedures. To be overall responsible for the workflow management and planning of all aseptic preparations. To be responsible for the day to day management and allocation of all technical staff. To undertake when required the roles of the senior technician including aseptic preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy and other products, and to act as a supervisor checker within aseptic areas. To act as a role model to staff working throughout the department. To undertake any other reasonable duties as specified by the highly specialised chemotherapy production pharmacists or chief technician. To lead in the recruitment and selection of staff to the Trust’s chemotherapy aseptic units and assist in recruitment to the pharmacy as a whole. To lead annual stock takes and internal audits. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Specialist Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician, Medicines Efficiency
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Surrey
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata inc. HCAS outer
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an experienced and motivated SpecialistPharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician,Medicines Efficiencyto join our Pharmacy team and play a pivotal role in delivering the Trust's Medicines Efficiency Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician who wants to develop their leadership, influencing and project management skills while working at the forefront of medicines optimisation and cost improvement. About the Role Working closely with the Principal Pharmacist for Medicines Efficiency, you will lead and coordinate medicines efficiency initiatives across the Trust, supporting the safe implementation of medicines switches, cost improvement programmes and formulary changes. A key focus of the role will be contributing to the Trust's flagship Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) Switch Programme – a highly visible and strategically important Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) with significant organisational impact. This programme offers an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to demonstrate and further develop project management skills, stakeholder engagement and change leadership across clinical, operational and corporate teams. About You Experience of medicines efficiency programmes, cost-saving initiatives or project management would be highly desirable, but most importantly we are looking for someone with the enthusiasm, drive and leadership potential to help deliver transformational change. • The provision of technical and operational advice on all matters of medicines efficiencies • To assist the Principal Pharmacist Medicines Efficiency to lead and coordinate the Medicines Efficiency Programme across the Trust, ensuring timely implementation of agreed switches and cost-saving initiatives • To act in collaboration with the Principal Pharmacist Medicines Efficiency as key liaison between pharmacy, finance, procurement, and clinical stakeholders for medicines efficiency projects. • To ensure compliance with governance, audit, and KPI reporting requirements. • To support the overall medicines efficiency work-plan, providing regular status reports and assisting teams in achieving deadlines. • To assist the Principal Pharmacist Medicines Efficiency to monitor and evaluate medicines expenditure across the Trust, identifying and putting plans in place to address cost pressures and Cost Improvement Plans • To liaise with service managers, nursing and clinical leads to safely support the introduction of or switch to a new medication as part of a cost improvement plan. • To ensure regular communication within the team needs to be maintained in relation to working practices, procedures and any changes. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Senior Binder Technician/ Client Technical Manager -
Hays Specialist Recruitment - City of London, London
£65,000 to £80,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company Your new company are an established London Lloyd's Broker based in the heart of the City. Your new Brokers are A-Rated and strive to be the world's most inspiring speciality broker who work together in dynamic teams that prioritise customers in everything they do. Their expertise spans across specialised divisions into niche business areas focusing on non-standard risks with wide access to the London Market. They have a strong presence in the Delegated Authority sector. Working across a broad portfolio of international binder business, the company partners with brokers, insurers, underwriters and capacity providers to deliver specialist insurance solutions. Due to expansion within the Delegate Authority team, a position for a senior Technician to handle delegated risks has arisen dealing with all classes of delegated authority business. Your new role In this exciting opportunity, you will play a key role within the Delegated Authority team, managing the technical aspects of Binding Authority and Reinsurance agreements across a diverse portfolio of international business. You will be responsible for producing and reviewing MRC Binder contracts, endorsements and associated documentation within the DUA Life cycle, whilst providing technical support to internal stakeholders and ensuring compliance with London Market and Lloyd's standards. The role offers exposure to underwriters, brokers, insurers and capacity providers, allowing you to build strong market relationships whilst supporting the full Delegated Authority life cycle. This is a hands-on technical position suited to someone who enjoys ownership, stakeholder engagement and working across a broad range of international binder arrangements. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you will have previous experience working within a technical capacity dealing with Binding Authorities to include MRC production will possess a strong understanding of London Market Binder arrangements, cover-holder relationships and delegated authority processes. You will have experience drafting, reviewing or managing Binding Authority agreements, endorsements and related contractual documentation, alongside strong stakeholder management skills and a high level of attention to detail. Experience gained within a Broker, Managing Agent, MGA or Reinsurance environment would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to systems such as ATLAS, DCOM, BARS or Delegated Audit Manager.This role would suit a technically strong insurance professional who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and working across the full delegated authority life cycle. What you'll get in return You will receive a generous package of up to £80,000 (D.O.E) plus bonus and excellent pension and benefits. You will receive support from directors. You will also work within a like-minded team who offer full training and support. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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