Band 5: Multi-site Intermediate Care Pharmacy Technician

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Intermediate Care Pharmacy Technician to join our team across Birmingham units. You will support medicines optimisation, manage transfers of care, and contribute to safe prescribing and handling of medicines.

The role involves level 2 medicines reconciliation, ACPT duties, discharge and self-medication counselling, and collaboration with clinical pharmacists.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacy technician with active registration.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation and safe handling of medicines.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform level 2 medicines reconciliation.
• Discharge counselling and patient self-medication support.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) responsibilities in dispensary and units.
• Participate in audits and training of staff; develop SOPs.

Skills

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

Medicines reconciliation

Patient communication

Tools

ACPT

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Intermediate Care Pharmacy Technician to join our team across Birmingham units. You will support medicines optimisation, manage transfers of care, and contribute to safe prescribing and handling of medicines.

The role involves level 2 medicines reconciliation, ACPT duties, discharge and self-medication counselling, and collaboration with clinical pharmacists.