Mental Health Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management Lead

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join a community mental health team. The role involves leading and developing pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for patients, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold GPhC registration and have experience in hospital pharmacy and mental health. The position offers flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional growth in an encouraging environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly training and appraisal

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Flexible working opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• Experience with mental health services is preferred.
• Must have hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop working relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure seamless transfer of patient discharge information.
• Respond to medication-related queries and provide advice.
• Educate colleagues about medicines management.
• Audit depot card prescriptions and present results.
• Support Clozapine patients and monitor medication levels.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in mental health

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

A healthcare provider in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join a community mental health team. The role involves leading and developing pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for patients, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold GPhC registration and have experience in hospital pharmacy and mental health. The position offers flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional growth in an encouraging environment.