Ward-Based Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician

HCRG Care Group; Marlborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Agenda for Change

My Reward Hub

Wages on demand

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation Team supporting inpatient services across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire, with base at Savernake Community Hospital. You will contribute to safe, cost-conscious medicine use, handling queries and supporting medicines management in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, Band 5 AfC salary with NHS Pension and Agenda for Change terms.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital, primary care or community pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics and medicines legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, efficient pharmaceutical service in ward-based settings.
• Assist in medicines reconciliation and reviews under pharmacist direction.
• Review inpatient charts for clinical verification readiness.
• Ensure timely supply of medicines and manage stock levels.
• Counsel patients on safe medicine use and side effects.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Technician

Job description

HCRG Care Group is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation Team supporting inpatient services across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire, with base at Savernake Community Hospital. You will contribute to safe, cost-conscious medicine use, handling queries and supporting medicines management in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, Band 5 AfC salary with NHS Pension and Agenda for Change terms.