Pharmacy Technician Medicines Administration | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Halifax is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to deliver clinical pharmacy services and manage medication administration in the acute respiratory unit. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient discharge support, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services and be a registered Pharmacy Technician with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy and medication administration service to the acute respiratory unit.
• Administer medication and support discharge process.
• Perform medicines reconciliation and controlled drug audits.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ)

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician with excellent problem‑solving skills who is self‑motivated and organised to work as part of the team at CRH. The role will involve providing a clinical pharmacy and medication administration service to the acute respiratory unit at CRH, managing hospital workload under the direction of the hospital pharmacy team, and supporting patient discharge and medication flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy and medication administration service to the acute respiratory unit.
• Administer medication to all patients in this cohort and support the discharge process and medication flow on the ward.
• Perform medicines reconciliation, controlled drug audits, counselling patients, and training and mentoring colleagues.
• Manage hospital workload and work within a small multidisciplinary team.
• Collect and present data to demonstrate the benefits of expanding pharmacy into new areas.
• Provide input into how the role develops and contribute to service changes.

Qualities and Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and an outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building ability.
• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to work.
• Ability to plan own time, use initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills.
• Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems.
• Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer literate.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.