Pharmacy Technician

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time role involves diverse responsibilities including medicines reconciliation and dispensing, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy services and technical roles.
• Ability to work across multiple sites.
• Completion of in-house training for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services to wards and departments.
• Monitor drug expenditure using Pharmacy IT System.
• Participate in accuracy checking of dispensed items.

Skills

Medicines reconciliation

Accuracy checking

Dispensing

Conducting audits

Tools

Pharmacy IT System

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician. This is a rotational role requiring work across Prestwich Hospital and other GMMH sites in Manchester.

The role involves a wide range of duties including medicines reconciliation, accuracy checking, dispensing, and conducting audits. It is a full-time position that offers opportunities to develop your skills within the mental health field in a supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Due to the nature of this role, the ability to travel between sites is required.

Responsibilities

1. Provision of technical services to designated wards and departments, ensuring a continuous supply of medicinal products to patients within the trust.
2. Accurate use of the Pharmacy IT System to monitor drug expenditure and trends across the directorates within the Trust.
3. Participation in accuracy checking of dispensed items.
4. Ward-based duties including medicines reconciliation, assessment of PODs, and liaising with healthcare professionals to gather relevant information on current medication and compliance status of newly admitted patients.
5. Participate in service developments to improve patient care and increase efficiency.
6. Provision of a quality service and maintenance of high standards of skills without direct supervision.

Employees will undergo and successfully complete formal in-house training for personal and professional development within specified timeframes.

About GMMH

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, as well as specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Manchester is a vibrant city known for its mix of cultural, entertainment, and natural attractions, offering a welcoming environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for learning, and are encouraged to innovate to improve patient care.

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Heather Bullen
• Job Title: Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]