Overview
At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we are proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC and recognised nationally for delivering high-quality, compassionate and innovative care. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Management Technician to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team. The post is based at St Mary's Hospital in Kettering and is a permanent full-time position.
The Medicines Management Technician will support the safe, effective, and timely use of medicines across NHFT's mental health inpatient and community services, including completing medicines reconciliation and coordinating medication supply. Working closely with pharmacists, nursing teams, and community services, the postholder will help ensure high-quality patient care through accurate medicines management and excellent multidisciplinary collaboration. You will work closely with our Clinical Pharmacy Team and be fully supported by our Lead Pharmacy Technician and senior pharmacy colleagues. Past experience in mental health is helpful but not essential as full training will be provided by experienced Mental Health specialists. There is an established clozapine clinic in place run by our existing pharmacy technicians, offering a great opportunity to progress into clinical technician roles.
Responsibilities
* Completing medicines reconciliation using SystmOne
* Supporting medicines supply for mental health inpatients, community hospitals, hospices and mental health community teams
* Managing stock, non-stock, discharge and leave medications
* Supporting safe disposal and management of unwanted medicines
* Providing advice to staff and counselling patients on their medicines
* Participating in and supporting locality Clozapine clinics, including PoCHI operation and same-day medication supply
* Liaising with patients, families, nurses, pharmacists, community teams, GPs, acute hospitals and external providers
* Contributing to audits, service development, and continuous improvement activities
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and in the community. We focus on delivering care that is easy to access, with many services available at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Details
Date posted 27 February 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for Change
Band Band 5
Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 270-TG758-CORP
Job locations St Mary's Hospital, 77 London Road, Kettering, NN15 7PW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You section of the document.
Person Specification
Essential
* Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
* Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
Desirable
* Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
* Experience of supplying clozapine
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of counselling patients on multiple medicines
Essential
* Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
* Evidence of recent continual professional learning
Desirable
* Previous use of SystmOne or EPMA systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Additional information
Employer details and contact information are provided for reference.
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