Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their team at HMP Lowdham Grange. This role includes managing medications, providing expert advice, and ensuring safety in a secure environment. Ideal candidates will have GPhC registration and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is essential for this position.
• Ability to provide good communication and patient care.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication.
• Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
• Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions.

Skills

GPhC registration

Good communication skills

Evidence of CPD

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team at HMP Lowdham Grange. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure environment, delivering high-quality medicines management services to a diverse resident population.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective administration of medication, supporting residents and nursing staff with expert advice and guidance. You will play a central role in medicines reconciliation, prescription checking, and stock management, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and national guidelines.

This role requires a proactive and compassionate individual who can work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on patient safety, communication, and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication and offering advice on drug-related queries.
• Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
• Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions to the centre.
• Manage medication stock, including checking, ordering, and removing unwanted items in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident medication records using electronic systems.
• Offer advice to residents on medication compliance, minor ailments, and prescribed treatments.
• Plan and conduct medicines management checks for in-possession medication.

Closing date

The closing date is 22 September 2025

About us

We are a health and wellbeing organisation here at NHFT and we are dedicated to continually innovating and strive to make a difference to our community. We aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care.

Our mission, making a difference for you, with you, guides everything we do and every service we provide. We want to make a positive difference in people’s lives for those we care for, those we work with, and those who work with us. Everyone is part of our team.

Job resources

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You section of the document.

Person specification

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Prison or secured services experience

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check may be required.

Employer details

Employer: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address: HMP Lowdham Grange, Lowdham, NG14 7DA

Employer’s website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/