Pharmacy staff
UNISON represents the entire range of jobs within pharmacy in the NHS including pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and all grades of other support and managerial staff. UNISON works alongside the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) and has unrivalled expertise in NHS pay, terms and conditions. As a UNISON member, you will be able to draw on the skills of highly-trained representatives who can help you on all employment issues. Wherever you work, a UNISON rep is on hand to help when problems arise.
With GPhC registration mandatory for pharmacy technicians as well as pharmacists, there's never been a more important time to join UNISON. Regulation puts great expectations on the profession, so equip yourself with guidance and support in the workplace from the UK's leading trade union for healthcare professionals.
For more details about the benefits of UNISON membership, see:
Membership benefits.
New newsletter: Science, Therapy and Technical Matters
(18/10/11) UNISON has launched a new newsletter specifically for science, therapy and technical staff. The first edition carries articles on the pensions campaign, Any Qualified Provider and the General Pharmaceutical Council.Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians allowed to apply early for registration
(21/06/11) The GPhC has adjusted its application process for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) by allowing them to apply for GPhC registration 4 weeks before the end of their training, enabling their application to be processed sooner.Calling all pharmacy technicians - apply for GPhC registration now!
(13/05/11) If you're working as a pharmacy technician, or if you employ pharmacy technicians working in England, Scotland or Wales who are not registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), now is the time to act!< Back | More >
