Pharmacy Technician - Discharge to Assess Pathways/Community Services

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead the development of an Integrated Home First Medicines Optimisation Service. This permanent, full-time role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe medicine transfer across healthcare interfaces. Candidates must be GPHC registered and experienced in community pharmacy. The trust offers competitive work-life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation.
• Experience in a range of hospital/community pharmacy activities.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Home First Hubs.
• Lead the establishment of care pathways for patients.
• Conduct complex medication reviews in community settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Medicines optimisation knowledge

Education

BTEC and NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Medicines Management Technician qualification

Accredited Checking Technician Certificate

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Discharge to Assess Pathways/Community Services

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician - Discharge to Assess Pathways / Community Services

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is unique in combining physical and mental health, learning disability, community and adult social care services in a single Trust across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Shropshire supporting the provision of a truly integrated care framework across health and social care services.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of an Integrated Home First Medicines Optimisation Service to improve safe transfer and use of medicines across clinical interfaces; to meet all legal requirements and the Good Practice Standards prescribed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other relevant agencies; to support safe administration of medicines in community settings; to meet the recommendations published by NICE NG 67 "Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community."

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with limited late shift duties and Bank Holiday commitments. This provides a fantastic work life balance whilst being a valued member of the Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Team. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

• You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the North and South Home First Hubs and support the Lead Pharmacist in the establishment and management of care pathways for the referral of patients referred into the Home First Service with medicine-related problems for assessment, support and follow-up by a specialist pharmacy team, working across health and social care interfaces.
• This role will involve cross sector working in the community with multiple agencies and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to support with complex medication reviews for patients in their own homes.
• This role will be extremely rewarding, and requires a motivated, dynamic individual who is experienced in working with a range of stakeholders and has a track record for service development and delivering to agreed targets.
• You will be a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with excellent interpersonal and IT skills. This is a permanent full-time post although part time hours or a job share will be considered.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Before applying for this interesting and challenging role we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BTEC and NVQ3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Nationally recognised qualification as accredited Medicines Management Technician
• Nationally recognised Accredited Checking Technician Certificate

Experience

• Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
• Experience in a broad range of hospital/community pharmacy activities, including dispensary management and clinical pharmacy activites
• Staff Management

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust