Make a real impact on inpatient care through medicines optimisation. An exciting opportunity exists 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 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. This includes supporting cost‑effective prescribing, reducing medicines wastage, assisting with medicines budget management, and contributing to service development and improvement projects, while working independently within agreed guidelines.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you provide professional medicines‑related advice and support to clinicians, nurses, and patients, responding to daily medication requests and queries.
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 reuse where appropriate and ensure the safe disposal of unwanted medicines.
* 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.
Essential Criteria
* 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.
Skills & Professional Attributes
* 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.
Compensation and Benefits
* £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 access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and voucher offers.
* Access to wages as you earn them to help cover emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
* Online and face‑to‑face support with mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, 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 encouraging idea implementation to deliver our purpose of transforming health and care, backed by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year.
* High clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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