Administration Pharmacy Technician | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Scunthorpe

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administration Pharmacy Technician to support medicines reconciliation and medicines management within inpatient services. The role involves collaboration with patients and staff to maximise safety and effectiveness of medicines on admission and discharge.

The post also focuses on promoting independence with medicines, driving best practice in medicines management, and developing the role of the Administration Pharmacy

Responsibilities

Medicines Reconciliation and Admission
Stock Control and Medicine Safety
Training and Support
Audit, Quality & Service Improvement
Professional Practice and Development
Communication and Teamwork
Patient Care and Support
Health, Safety and Governance

Job description

Administration Pharmacy Technician | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

To undertake medicines reconciliation and advise on medicines management within inpatient services.
To work in partnership with patients and other professionals and staff within other organisations to maximise effectiveness and minimise the risk associated with medicines on admission and at discharge.
To promote independence with medicines.
To promote best practice in medicines management within inpatient services.
To promote the seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care across the primary / secondary care interface by Improving medicines management systems.
To develop the role of the Administration Pharmacy Technician for the benefit of the patient.
To provide support and training on medication management to ward staff, including student nurses, on behalf of the ward.
To administer prescribed medication to patients as per competency.

Medicines Reconciliation and Admission
Stock Control and Medicine Safety
Training and Support
Audit, Quality & Service Improvement
Professional Practice and Development
Communication and Teamwork
Patient Care and Support
Health, Safety and Governance

Key Skills and Requirements

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

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