Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation

HCRG Care Group; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC) NHS

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Access to earned wages

Mental and physical wellbeing support

CPD and development opportunities

Supportive inclusive culture

Job summary

HCRG Care Group seeks a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join the Medicines Optimisation Team supporting inpatient services across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire, based primarily at Savernake Community Hospital.

The role focuses on safe, cost-conscious medicines use, with duties in cost-effective prescribing, budget management and reducing waste, while working autonomously within guidelines as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
• Sound knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics and medicines legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in dispensing and records.
• Well-organised with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for daily use across BaNES.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a safe, efficient pharmaceutical technical service in line with policy and standards.
• Participate in ward-based medicines management under pharmacist direction.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and reviews per competencies.
• Review inpatient charts in preparation for pharmacist verification.
• Ensure timely supply of medicines and support discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Autonomy

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

HCRG Care Group seeks a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join the Medicines Optimisation Team supporting inpatient services across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire, based primarily at Savernake Community Hospital.

The role focuses on safe, cost-conscious medicines use, with duties in cost-effective prescribing, budget management and reducing waste, while working autonomously within guidelines as part of a multidisciplinary team.