Secure Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Reconciliation & Safety

DrPA Secure; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Secure is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join Campsfield House IRC. The role focuses on delivering a safe, patient-centred medicines optimisation service within a secure setting.

You will perform medicines reconciliation, resolve discrepancies, and support MURs and patient counselling, working closely with healthcare staff and prison teams to maintain high standards of record keeping and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new receptions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely identification of current therapy.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, liaising with prescribers, community pharmacies, and external healthcare providers as needed.
• Perform medication checks to optimise therapy, reduce polypharmacy, and support adherence.
• Support the pharmacist in delivering Medicines Use Reviews and patient counselling to improve understanding and safe use of medication.
• Provide clear, individualised advice on in-possession medicines, side effects, and correct use.

Skills

GPhC registered

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services

Job description

DrPA Secure is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join Campsfield House IRC. The role focuses on delivering a safe, patient-centred medicines optimisation service within a secure setting.

You will perform medicines reconciliation, resolve discrepancies, and support MURs and patient counselling, working closely with healthcare staff and prison teams to maintain high standards of record keeping and safety.