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Senior pharmacy technician - medicine management

Luton
NHS
Pharmacy technician
Posted: 6h ago
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Job Overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician to deliver a patient‑centred ward pharmacy service. The role involves drug history taking, medicines reconciliation, supervision of junior staff, training, dispensing and close collaboration with healthcare professionals.


Key Responsibilities

* Compile accurate medication histories and undertake medicines reconciliation within 24 hours of admission.
* Supervise junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants; provide induction, training and competency logs.
* Train staff on pharmacy procedures, stock control and electronic prescribing systems.
* Provide advice on pharmaceutical products and supply, acting as a professional role model.
* Work closely with other healthcare professionals at ward level and contribute to pharmacy service including dispensing and accredited checking of prescriptions.


Qualifications

* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent).
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.


Desirable

* Clinical pharmacy qualification or accreditation.
* Member of APTUK.


Experience

* Customer‑orientated services and experience of supervising staff.
* Experience of contributing to SOP development and ward/clinic based experience.


Skills

* Analytical problem‑solving and solution development.
* Independent work and team collaboration.
* Workload prioritisation and time management.


Communication

* Good verbal and written communication skills and patient medication counselling experience.


Additional Information

Applications from skilled worker sponsorship applicants are welcome. The position is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires UK professional registration.

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