Job summary

The pharmacy technician (OUTPATIENT) provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

The pharmacy technician provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

In accordance with objectives set by the Pharmacy Manager and the Chief Technician, the post holder will be a link between patients, their carers and/or representatives, medical staff and visitors to the Pharmacy Department and Royal Free London Pharmacy staff. They will take in prescriptions and handle financial transactions and safely dispense medicines. They will behave in a manner that is both sensitive and that ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

As a representative of the department to behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite and confidential. To maintain high standards and orderly methods of working. To be accountable for his/her own actions. The post holder is expected to make him/herself aware of the needs of the dispensary section as a whole and to take the initiative in responding to such needs. To direct or accompany visitors to the department to the correct areas within the department.To follow the company dress code. To participate in the weekday, late duty, weekend and bank holiday service rosters at the Royal Free London Pharmacy sites as required. To undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager or head of department.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job summary

The pharmacy technician provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

The pharmacy technician (OUTPATIENT) provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system and correctlyassemble prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed andin the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures(SOP).Organise the timely supply of out of stock medication to patients,prioritise and delegate to other pharmacy team members whennecessary.Communicate any delays in supply to the appropriate person.Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications, offeringadvice and answering any queries.To provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on allaspects of drug usage and availability.Receive deliveries from suppliers and manufacturers

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking candidate with experience in pharmacy to join the Royal Free London Pharmacy family. You will need to be organised and well-motivated and have excellent communication and people skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you, while providing you with the all of the support and training that you need.

If you would like to be a part of a successful, friendly, high-profile service, where your top priority is to provide World Class patient care, then this may be the job for you.

Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including community, primary care, industry and academia however hospital experience is desirable. This is a full time post and is not subject to NHS AFC terms and conditions. Informal enquiries about the post are very welcome

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£32,519 to £33,739 a year per annum all inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8196512

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately
• Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication
• Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control
• Computer literate including Microsoft software products

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment
• Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system
• Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting

Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to work independently or as a member of a team
• Ability to complete any required documentation correctly
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of drug names and terms

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control Computer literate including Microsoft software products Desirable Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting Aptitudes Essential Demonstrate ability to work independently or as a member of a team Ability to complete any required documentation correctly Demonstrated attention to detail Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines Desirable Knowledge of drug names and terms

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London Pharmacy

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/health-science-services (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London Pharmacy

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/health-science-services (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Senior Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the management and the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Superintendent Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high-quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking pharmacists to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team. You will need to be organised and well-motivated and have excellent communication and people skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you, while providing you with the all of the support and training that you need, including the opportunity to study for an appropriate post graduate qualification.

If you would like to be a part of a successful, friendly, high-profile service, where your top priority is to provide World Class patient care, then this may be the job for you.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7993891-C

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC with no adverse Fitness to Practice record
• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing and leading a pharmacy or a team
• Experience of acting as Responsible Pharmacist in a Dispensary
• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system
• Experience of using prescription tracking systems
• Experience of working in an automated dispensary environment
• Accredited for locally commissioned enhanced services, e.g. EHC, Minor Ailments, health checks and running extended services
• Pharmacy management experience

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills - must be able to recognize and overcome barriers to understanding e.g. language, deaf, learning difficulties
• Strong ability to multi -task, prioritise plan and organize
• Demonstratble commitment to CPD and a member of the GPhC
• Fluent written and spoken English including good numeracy
• Clean DBS or able to pass one when required

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC with no adverse Fitness to Practice record Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Desirable Post graduate qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing and leading a pharmacy or a team Experience of acting as Responsible Pharmacist in a Dispensary Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy Desirable Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system Experience of using prescription tracking systems Experience of working in an automated dispensary environment Accredited for locally commissioned enhanced services, e.g. EHC, Minor Ailments, health checks and running extended services Pharmacy management experience Skills and aptitudes Essential Excellent customer service skills Strong communication skills - must be able to recognize and overcome barriers to understanding e.g. language, deaf, learning difficulties Strong ability to multi -task, prioritise plan and organize Demonstratble commitment to CPD and a member of the GPhC Fluent written and spoken English including good numeracy Clean DBS or able to pass one when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London Pharmacy

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/health-science-services (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London Pharmacy

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/health-science-services (Opens in a new tab)