Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Venture House
Band 5
Main area: Pharmacy Grade Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref 436-7823133
Site: Venture House, Gate D Town Birningham
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/04/2026 23:59
Interview date: 16/04/2026
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
Would you like to expand your professional practice and specialise in Mental Health Pharmacy?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to further expand our Medicines Optimisation ward-based working team. Our Pharmacy Technicians work to provide patient-centred care both in the dispensary and on wards as part of an integrated way of working. You will gain valuable experience in Mental Health Pharmacy and could be a forerunner in the development of the role delivering medicines administration and optimisation services for inpatient areas, a field of work which could take your career to a new and varied level.
Successful candidates must be a qualified ACPT and have experience in medicines optimisation, preferably within a hospital setting. Our patients often have complex and varied needs, so expanding the skill set of the multi-disciplinary team creates an holistic service for our patients.
Pharmacy Technicians are increasingly important members of the ward team and in this role your time will be divided between ward-based working and dispensary time allocated to maintain and further competencies.
Main duties of the job
* Completing admission activities such as medicines reconciliations, POD assessments and managing patient supply needs whilst in and out of the ward.
* Supporting the discharge process to include ordering of medications, transfer of care and patient counselling and support
* Participating in medicines administration rounds
* Optimising EPMA use to support your work and the work of others
* Maintaining safe and secure standards for the storage of medicines
* Accuracy checking and dispensary activities (to include robotic compliance aid technologies)
* Audits and project working
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible; this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Qualifications
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non-UK/Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here. The minimum salary threshold for Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible; this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Documents to download
* Job Description ( PDF, 360.4 KB )
* Person Specification ( PDF, 19.0 KB )
* Organisational Chart ( PDF, 92.2 KB )
* Applicant Guide ( PDF, 313.5 KB )
* Information for Applicants ( PDF, 431.5 KB )
* Everyday Behaviours Guide ( PDF, 159.9 KB )
* Equality Statement ( PDF, 572.5 KB )
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Stephanie Compson
Job title: Lead Technician- Medicines Optimisation
Email: stephanie.compson@nhs.net
Telephone: 01213015188
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