Band 6 - Community Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Bath

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services organization in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Community Clinical Pharmacy Technician. The role focuses on delivering high-quality medicines optimisation services while supporting the treatment of service users and offering training for those from non-mental health backgrounds. GPhC registration is required for this position.

Benefits

Access to leadership programs

Support for training in mental health

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• Motivated and innovative pharmacy background essential.
• Willingness to support training in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Utilise specialist knowledge of pharmacological treatments.
• Support effective and safe treatment for service users.
• Engage in shared decision-making with patients.

Job description

Are you an experienced, innovative and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to progress your career? We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of high‑quality medicines optimisation services. If this is you, AWP are looking for a Community Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our growing Clinical Pharmacy team.

The main focus of this role is the use of specialist knowledge of pharmacological treatment options as well as utilising clinical prioritisation skills to support the delivery of effective and safe treatment for service users within the community, supporting shared decision making and the recovery journey.

The AWP Pharmacy Service has a strong focus on developing staff to their full potential, and applicants that do not have a background in mental health will be supported to access the training required to do so. We also support staff to access leadership programmes, such as CPPE Leading for Change and NHS Leadership Academy programmes.

This post is open to GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technicians only.