Pharmacy Technician Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bolton seeks a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join their Integrated Community Services team. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance medication management and support patients in their homes. Responsibilities include improving pharmaceutical services, conducting patient follow-ups, and providing medication advice. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and medication safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy services.
• Ability to educate patients on medication use.

Responsibilities

• Improve medicines management across community services.
• Support safe delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Conduct follow-up visits for discharged patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Counselling

Job description

Job Title: Band 4 Pharmacy Technician

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our Integrated Community Services (ICSD) Pharmacy team. The ICSD Pharmacy team plays a significant role in supporting patients following an acute hospital admission or to prevent avoidable admissions to hospital during periods of acute illness.

The role involves working under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Pharmacy, Support Workers, Therapists, independent providers, and colleagues within the Local Authority. We also collaborate with independent care providers, offering training around medication.

The objectives of the service are to support the delivery of safe, clinically effective, and cost-effective prescribing through medicines optimisation, waste minimisation, reduction in polypharmacy, and safeguarding issues related to medication. We work collaboratively across the healthcare system, including care homes, community services, CCGs, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, social care, community pharmacy, families, and carers to support and optimise medicines use for residents and patients in their own homes. Our goal is to support individuals in reaching an appropriate level of independence with their medicines and to assist healthcare professionals in gaining insights into medicines management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with the ICSD Pharmacy team to improve medicines management across bed and home-based community services, including Neighbourhood teams, Admission Avoidance, Home First, Virtual Wards, Home Support Reablement, and bed-based Intermediate Care.
2. Support the safe and cost-effective delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients in bed-based services and domiciliary care where appropriate.
3. Assist in clinical pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation and administration support.
4. Gather information regarding patients’ current medication/medical history and liaise with GP practices, local team members, and other service providers to enhance medicines management.
5. Provide advice to patients and carers on the correct use of medications and equipment.
6. Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of pharmacy services.
7. Support stock control, ordering, and ensure timely medication supply.
8. Conduct follow-up domiciliary visits for discharged patients and monitor their ability to self-medicate, offering guidance and liaising with care workers and pharmacists as needed.
9. Provide basic pharmaceutical advice to patients, families, and carers in accordance with NSF, NICE guidance, and trust guidelines.
10. Educate patients on medication purposes and safe, effective use.
11. Participate in team meetings, provide feedback to the MDT, and support clinical audits.
12. Carry out patient counselling under supervision.
13. Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and carers at various levels based on the situation.

Our Values

• Vision: Deliver excellent health and care for future generations through sustainable services and long-term decision-making.
• Openness: Communicate transparently, encourage feedback, and drive innovation.
• Integrity: Demonstrate fairness, respect, empathy, and accountability.
• Compassion: Maintain a person-centred approach, providing understanding and compassionate care.
• Excellence: Prioritize quality and safety, continuously improving healthcare standards.

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 May 2025.

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