Pharmacy Technician

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to deliver patient-centred pharmacy services. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, substance misuse management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and strong organizational skills. The role emphasizes collaboration and continuous professional development, ensuring best practices in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services required.
• Desirable: Accreditation in medicines reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medicines reconciliation for patients.
• Support patients with substance misuse concerns.
• Perform audits on prescribing and formulary compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Medicines Safety Commitment

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

To deliver a safe, effective, patient‑centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies.

Main duties of the job

• Substance Misuse & Withdrawal Management
• Audit, KPI Reporting & Formulary Oversight
• Drug Safety & Controlled Drugs
• Professional Practice & Development

About us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service Campsfield House IRC commissioned by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence‑based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• Equitable care that is in line with the community services

Job responsibilities

Todeliver a safe, effective, patient‑centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Medicines Reconciliation & Admission Screening: Undertake comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new receptions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely identification of current therapy, reducing medication errors and wastage.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, liaising with prescribers, community pharmacies, and external healthcare providers as needed.
• Medicines Optimisation & Patient Support: Perform medication checks to optimise therapy, reduce polypharmacy, and support adherence. Support the pharmacist in delivering Medicines Use Reviews (MURs) and patient counselling to improve understanding and safe use of medication. Provide clear, individualised advice on in‑possession medicines, side effects, and correct use.
• Substance Misuse & Withdrawal Management: Recognise and elevate signs of drug or alcohol withdrawal. Support patients with substance misuse concerns and those at risk of self‑harm or suicide, working closely with healthcare and IRC staff.
• Audit, KPI Reporting & Formulary Oversight: Conduct regular audits on prescribing, reconciliation, administration, and formulary compliance. Monitor use of the allocated formulary, identifying opportunities for cost‑effective prescribing. Provide accurate data and insights for KPI and contract performance reports.
• Drug Safety & Controlled Drugs: Promote and monitor medicines safety, ensuring compliance with controlled drug legislation and secure custody protocols. Maintain meticulous, contemporaneous records of all pharmacy activities.
• Collaborative Working & Governance: Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, prison officers, and external agencies, both verbally and in writing. Participate in clinical meetings and governance activities to drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services. Take direction from the pharmacist and chief pharmacist to support service development.
• Professional Practice & Development: Function autonomously within your scope of competence while serving as a role model and resource to junior staff. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of best practice, guidelines, and professional standards. Engage in continuous professional development to meet GPhC requirements.

Criteria

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a secure setting
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
• SystmOne experience

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

In order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

Person Specification

Experience

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

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