An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Optimisation Team, supporting inpatient services within HCRG Care Group in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. The role will be delivered across community hospital settings, with a rotational base between Marlborough and Warminster, providing a high‑quality ward‑based pharmacy service. You will play a key role in supporting medicines optimisation in line with national and local policy, helping to improve patient outcomes through the safe, effective and cost‑conscious use of medicines.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of a safe, efficient and compliant pharmaceutical technical service, in line with legislation, local policy and professional standards.
* Participate in ward‑based medicines management, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines under the direction of the pharmacist.
* Undertake medicines reconciliation and medication reviews in line with agreed competencies.
* Review inpatient prescription charts at ward level in preparation for clinical verification by a pharmacist.
* Ensure the timely supply of medicines, including expediting individual dispensed items to support patient care and discharge.
* Maintain accurate medicines stock control, monitor stock levels and communicate medicines availability to relevant staff.
* Support the safe management of Controlled Drugs, including stock checks, audits and adherence to statutory storage requirements.
* Counsel patients on the safe and effective use of medicines, including possible side effects, and support patient self‑administration where appropriate.
* Check returned medicines for re‑use where appropriate and ensure the safe disposal of unwanted medicines.
* Identify opportunities to reduce medicines waste and optimise pharmaceutical care within designated areas.
* Provide technical medicines advice and respond to routine enquiries, escalating non‑routine issues appropriately.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear and effective communication with clinical staff and patients.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, incident reporting and service development activities.
* Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and share learning to support service improvement.
Qualifications
* Registered Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant qualification.
* Experience working in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy.
* Sound knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics and current medicines legislation.
* Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and identify errors.
* Well‑organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for daily use, with the ability to travel across BaNES.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with patients and clinical staff.
* Good IT and computer skills.
* Effective decision‑making and prioritisation skills.
* Professional, reliable and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Commitment to continuing professional development and understanding of the evolving Pharmacy Technician role.
* Positive team player with the ability to work independently when required.
* Patient‑focused, conscientious and enthusiastic about delivering high‑quality pharmacy services.
Desirable
* Medicines management checking qualification, medicines reconciliation training and patient counselling experience.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
Package Description
As a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
* £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers.
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
* Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
* An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year.
* The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
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