Pharmacy Technician - Cystic Fibrosis

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient-facing services and collaborate with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will manage medicines, conduct patient counselling, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings. A valid BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate and registration with the GPhC are required. The position offers opportunities to work on late night and weekend rotas, contributing effectively to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Experience of hospital electronic prescribing systems (desirable).
• Experience of supervision and training of other pharmacy staff (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medicines advice, medication reviews, counselling, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Work with the pharmacy homecare team and support registration of homecare for CF patients.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and counselling for CF inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in the pharmacy late night, weekend, and bank holiday service.
• Develop and enhance patient care and contribute to drug use efficiency.

Skills

Medicines management experience providing ward-based services

Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge of data protection and patient and staff confidentiality

Understanding patient needs

Accuracy Checking Technician Award

Education

Valid BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Pharmacy Technician role to join the CF and Pharmacy Teams at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

This development role will improve patient‑facing services, collaborate closely with the CF team, and extend coverage to late night, weekend, and bank holiday rotas.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medicines advice, medication reviews, counselling, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Work with the pharmacy homecare team and support registration of homecare for CF patients.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and counselling for CF inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in the pharmacy late night, weekend, and bank holiday service as required.
• Develop and enhance patient care and contribute to safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of drugs within CF, including high‑cost drugs.

Qualifications

Valid BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate and registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.

Experience and Skills

• Medicines management experience providing ward‑based services.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of data protection and patient and staff confidentiality.
• Understanding patient needs, enabling safe and effective service delivery.
• Accuracy Checking Technician Award.
• Experience of supervision and training other pharmacy staff (desirable).
• Experience of hospital electronic prescribing systems (desirable).
• Experience of training on new systems (desirable).
• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy (desirable).

Contact

Lucy Paskin, Senior Pharmacist CF: 07887 553991 or 0121 333 9778, [e-mail].

Employer

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH.