Higher Level Pharmacy Technician | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bolton is seeking a Higher Level Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacy Services. The role includes engaging in Medicines Management and training staff. Applicants should be registered GPhC Pharmacy Technicians and possess good communication and teamwork skills. This is a full-time position with salary ranges depending on experience, and it offers opportunities for further training and development.

Benefits

Further training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is essential.
• Good communication skills with staff and patients required.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop Pharmacy Services for prompt discharges.
• Participate in Medicines Management using EPR.
• Train ward-based Technicians and pharmacy staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication

Adaptability

Education

Registered GPhC Pharmacy Technician

Accredited Technician Checker

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician Band 5. Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Band 5 role but we could consider applications from suitably experienced Band 4s and Pre-registration Student Pharmacy Technicians with Hospital Experience qualifying in 2025. Please see attached Band 4 and Band 5 Job Descriptions and Person Specifications. If you are appointed at Band 4, your salary will be within the range of £25,147-£27,596 per annum. If you are appointed at Band 5, your salary will be within the range of £28,407-34,581 per annum.

The advert notes that this is a role for registered GPhC Pharmacy Technicians who are Accredited Technician Checkers.

Role and Responsibilities

• You will be a key member of staff and actively support and develop Pharmacy Services whilst facilitating prompt discharges.
• You will be a positive and well motivated person with a professional attitude; you will be adaptable, a good communicator and work easily within a team.
• You will participate in Medicines Management using EPR, including ward visits for medicines reconciliation as recommended by NICE guidelines. You will work in the Dispensary to provide a high quality and timely service.
• You will train and support the ward based Technicians (SATO’s) and pharmacy staff including pre-registered Student Technicians.
• To support the clinical pharmacists in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Accuracy checking of medications that have previously been clinically checked by a qualified pharmacist in accordance with department policy.
• To participate in drug history taking by communicating with patients, A&E and ward staff, doctors, GPs, community chemists, other hospitals, nursing homes, community drug teams, patients relatives/carers and pharmacists to find out correct information regarding a patients accurate and correct medication history. A minimum sensible approach is necessary.
• To actively gather medication information from nursing notes and patients medical notes at ward level with regard to building up a comprehensive drug history.
• To support Medicines Management ward services with the ward based dispensers (SATO) taking an appropriate role.
• To accuracy check ‘patients own drugs’ and identify their suitability for reuse at ward level according to the pharmacy procedure by liaising with patients and patient’s relatives/carers to ensure they are in date and not expired.

Organisation and Values

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025