Pharmacy Technician

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Retford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to deliver high-quality medicines management at HMP Ranby, Retford. You will be a key part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for medication administration, compliance with guidelines, and supporting staff and residents with expert advice. The ideal candidate is compassionate, proactive, and possesses good communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in medication management.
• Able to communicate effectively with both staff and residents.
• Familiarity with SystmOne and experience in secure services are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medicines management service including administering medication.
• Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions.
• Manage medication stock and maintain accurate medication records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of SystmOne

Evidence of CPD

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Job summary

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

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.

About us

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, grounded in an understanding of local healthcare needs 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.

Person specification

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of CPD
• Knowledge of SystmOne (desirable)
• Prison or Secured Services experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of role and centre

Desirable

• Experience in a secure setting
• Evidence of MDT working
• Experience of clinical governance
• Motivated and able to work alone
• Active membership

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

HMP Ranby, Retford, DN22 8EU

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/