Band 5 IC Pharmacy Technician – ACPT & Reconciliation

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Intermediate Care Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team across Birmingham's intermediate care units. You will be registered with the GPhC and work closely with clinical pharmacists, providing essential medicines management and patient-focused care.

The role involves unit-based ACPT responsibilities, dispensing checks, medicines reconciliation, patient counselling and training support.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.
• Accredited Checking Technician course completed or in scope.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform level 2 medicines reconciliation as per Trust policy.
• Complete accuracy checks on rewritten charts and confirm changes with the ICU Pharmacist.
• Obtain medication histories by telephoning GPs when appropriate.
• Counsel patients on self-medication, discharge procedures and inhaler use.
• Assess need for a compliance aid and coordinate with clinicians.
• Ensure timely ordering of medications to maintain continuous supply.
• Contribute to audits and training for pharmacy staff.

Education

GPhC registration

Accredited Checking Technician course

BTEC National Certificate or NVQ level III in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Intermediate Care Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team across Birmingham's intermediate care units. You will be registered with the GPhC and work closely with clinical pharmacists, providing essential medicines management and patient-focused care.

The role involves unit-based ACPT responsibilities, dispensing checks, medicines reconciliation, patient counselling and training support.