Pharmacy Technician — Inpatient & Dispensary Expert

NHS Jobs; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensary and inpatient services within a hospital setting.

The role involves dispensing and checking prescriptions for in-patient and outpatient care, ensuring accurate stock control, and providing patient counselling on medications. You will work closely with nursing and medical staff to optimise ward pharmaceutical services and discharge processes.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and perform final checks on in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage distribution and stock control of medicines across wards.
• Act as first point of call on medication issues, coordinating discharges.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and manage inpatient and community supplies.
• Advise patients on medications and provide counselling for self‑administration.
• Liaise with patients, relatives, clinical staff, GP surgeries and others.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensary and inpatient services within a hospital setting.

The role involves dispensing and checking prescriptions for in-patient and outpatient care, ensuring accurate stock control, and providing patient counselling on medications. You will work closely with nursing and medical staff to optimise ward pharmaceutical services and discharge processes.