Pharmacy Technician

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nottingham seeks a motivated Pharmacy Technician to manage medication and support residents in a secure setting. This role involves overseeing the safe administration of medicines, conducting medication reconciliations, and advising residents and staff on medication-related queries. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety. The organization values innovative care and fosters a supportive environment, aiming to make a positive difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medication in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient in medicines reconciliation and prescription checking.
• Ability to manage medication stock accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medicines management service, including administering medication.
• Support nursing staff with medication queries.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation for new admissions.

Skills

Medication management

Communication

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team at HMP Nottingham. 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 both 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.

• 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.

As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.

Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through 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.

Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes. Here at NHFT we pride ourselves on our 54321 roadmap, pictured here which encompasses our PRIDE values, leadership behaviours, teams, enablers and our mission all of which are driven by our vision of ‘being a leading provider of outstanding, compassionate care’. We are extremely proud to say this has also been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our CQC rating of Outstanding for team NHFT.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dorothy Aladejobi
Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Email address: [e-mail]