Pharmacy technician | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician in Manchester. The role involves delivering pharmacy services within a prison healthcare setting, including dispensing medications, administering patient care, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in a pharmacy environment. Competitive benefits such as generous annual leave and a pension scheme included.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy in all tasks.
• Experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Administer medications and conduct medicines reconciliation.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure medication safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Accuracy in dispensing medications

Ability to work in a secure environment

Knowledge of medicines management

Education

Relevant pharmaceutical qualification

Job description

The Band 5 Pharmacy Technician is responsible for delivering high-quality, effective pharmacy services within a prison healthcare setting. This includes both technical and clinical services aimed at improving patient care. The role involves pharmacy-based duties in addition to safe and timely medication administration, supporting medicines management, and contributing to the education and training of pharmacy and nursing staff.

The postholder will play a key role in medicines reconciliation, In Possession Risk Assessments, and the management of specialist medications and controlled drugs. They will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, support compliance and adherence strategies, and contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy policies and procedures.

Working within their professional scope, the technician will also supervise and train junior staff, support service development initiatives, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and Trust standards. The role requires a high level of accuracy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a secure and often challenging environment.

Dispensing and Supply

• Accurately dispense medications, including complex dose regimens and compliance aids.
• Participate in labelling, dispensing, and accuracy checking.
• Manage Controlled Drugs in line with legal and Trust policies.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure timely procurement of medications.

Medicines Administration and Patient Care

• Administer medications on allocated Medication Administration Points.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation, compliance checks, and In Possession Risk Assessments.
• Provide advice to patients and staff on medication use.

Technical and Clinical Support

• Act as lead technician in designated areas, ensuring continuous supply and service quality.
• Handle supply issues, liaise with manufacturers, and resolve routine clinical queries.
• Monitor cold-chain and storage compliance.

Communication and Collaboration

• Liaise with prescribers, nursing staff, and external services to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for specialist medication supply.

Training and Supervision

• Supervise and train pharmacy staff, students, and nursing staff.
• Act as Technician in Charge in the absence of the Team Lead.
• Participate in postgraduate training delivery and staff development.

Governance and Development

• Contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Undertake audits and support service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain CPD and adhere to GPhC standards.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025