Pharmacy Technician — Medicines Management & Patient Care

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the team at HMP Nottingham, delivering medicines management in a secure environment. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe administration, provide expert guidance, and support medicines reconciliation and stock management.

This role requires a proactive, compassionate individual capable of independent and collaborative work, with a strong focus on patient safety,

Responsibilities

• Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication and offering advice on drug-related queries.
• Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
• Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions to the centre.
• Manage medication stock, including checking, ordering, and removing unwanted items in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident medication records using electronic systems.
• Offer advice to residents on medication compliance, minor ailments, and prescribed treatments.
• Plan and conduct medicines management checks for in-possession medication.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the team at HMP Nottingham, delivering medicines management in a secure environment. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe administration, provide expert guidance, and support medicines reconciliation and stock management.

This role requires a proactive, compassionate individual capable of independent and collaborative work, with a strong focus on patient safety,