Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Rotational Pharmacy Technician in east London, and applications close on 18 November 2026. The permanent, full-time Band 4 post pays £34,186 to £37,389 a year and is based at Homerton University Hospital in Hackney.

The vacancy was posted on NHS Jobs on 6 November 2026 under reference 293-EMRS2-0615-A. The Trust warns that the closing date is indicative only and the vacancy may close early without notice once enough applications have been received, so candidates should not wait until the last day.

What the pharmacy technician role involves

The successful applicant will join the Trust's team of rotational technicians on a structured training programme, spending six months in each of four service areas: dispensary services; distribution and community health services; procurement and homecare services; and clinical trials and high-cost drugs data management.

The post holder will also support the training of pre-registration technicians and pharmacy assistants, work towards the Accredited Checking Technician qualification and complete Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. The Trust describes its pharmacy team as friendly, forward-thinking and dynamic, and says it was the first Trust in east London to adopt e-prescribing. It is now rolling out full automation of medicines management across the Trust and redesigning its clinical services, including support for virtual wards.

Pay, contract and location

The post is Band 4 on the Agenda for Change pay scheme, paying £34,186 to £37,389 a year inclusive. It is a permanent, full-time role based at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR.

Homerton serves the population of Hackney, east London and the City, and also manages services from St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. The Trust notes that Hackney is the second most deprived borough in London and that its hospital holds the highest possible Care Quality Commission rating of Outstanding. It has also been named on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Who can apply

Applicants need a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science, or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification, and must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or in the process of registering. The Trust also asks for good communication and computing skills, attention to detail, experience of working in different areas of pharmacy, and an understanding of pharmaceutical calculations and confidentiality.

Experience of hospital pharmacy, staff training, problem solving and audit work is desirable, as is the Accredited Checking Technician qualification. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who need Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

How to apply

Apply online through the NHS Jobs advert (reference 293-EMRS2-0615-A) before the closing date of 18 November 2026. The full job description and person specification are attached to the advert. Homerton Healthcare vacancies are also listed on the official GOV.UK Find a Job service. Apply only through the official NHS Jobs route and never pay anyone for an application.