Higher Level Pharmacy Technician | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Farnworth is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to enhance Pharmacy Services. The role includes supporting clinical pharmacists, accuracy checking medications, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should be registered with the GPhC and possess experience in ward-based dispensing and medicines management. Competitive salary based on Band level, with a Band 5 earning £28,407-£34,581.

Qualifications

• Experience with Medicines Management and ward-based dispensing.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation and drug history collection.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Accuracy checking medications previously reviewed by pharmacists.
• Gather medication information for building drug history.
• Support Medicines Management ward services.
• Check suitability of patients' own drugs for reuse.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Accredited Technician Checker

Tools

EPR systems

Job description

Overview

As the demand for Pharmacy Services increases we require Registered General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Pharmacy Technicians who are Accredited Technician Checkers. 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. This will include 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient\'s accurate and correct medication history.
• 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.

Qualifications / Experience

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician and Accredited Technician Checker.
• Experience with Medicines Management, ward-based dispensing and EPR systems.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation, drug history collection and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (ward staff, doctors, nurses, pharmacists).
• Strong communication skills, adaptability and ability to work in a team.
• Banding: This is a Band 5 role but applications from Band 4 with hospital experience or Pre-registration Student Pharmacy Technicians may be considered (to qualify in 2025). Salary ranges: Band 4 £25,147-£27,596; Band 5 £28,407-£34,581.

Additional notes: The Trust aims to improve health, provide excellent care and be an inclusive employer. Disability Confident employer status is noted in recruitment; applicants with a disability meeting the minimum criteria may have an interview. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.