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Job Title: Dispensary Technician
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £14,003 - £15,648 per annum (pro rata of £23,028 - £25,733) - SS1
Job type: Fixed term, 22.5 hours - Part Time.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and organised Dispensary Technician to join our team. In this key support role, you will be responsible for monitoring stock levels, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring that storage and technical areas are clean, well-organised, and fully equipped.
You will work closely with the academic team to prepare, dispense, and set up products and equipment, ensuring all teaching and practical areas are maintained to a high standard.
A strong focus on hygiene, Health & Safety, and GDPR compliance is essential.
You will also be expected to respond to general and technical queries in a professional and helpful manner.
If you have, excellent organisational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we would love to hear from you.
Your contribution will be key in creating an organised environment and an excellent student experience.
Benefits:

  • Generous allocation of annual leave
    • 26 days' paid leave per year
    • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
  • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
    • Employer contribution - 20.9%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership
    Extra Information:
    All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
    Closing Date - Friday 11th July 2025.
    Interview Date - TBC.
    Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
    Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Retail Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Dispensing Assistant, and Pharmaceutical Technician, will also be considered for this role

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