Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation (22.5h)

HCRG Care Group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

AfC Salary Band 5

Access to My Reward Hub

Professional development and CPD

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Team-based rewards

Disability confident commitment

Job summary

HCRG Care Group in Warminster is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation Team delivering ward-based services at Warminster Community Hospital. The role supports inpatient care across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire with a focus on safe, cost-conscious medicines use.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage medicines reconciliation, support budget management and respond to daily medication queries, while maintaining CPD and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in medicines optimisation and ward-based service.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics and medicines legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support cost-effective prescribing and medicines budget management.
• Ward-based medicines management and medication reviews.
• Reconcile medications and prepare for pharmacist verification.
• Ensure timely supply of medicines and stock control.
• Counsel patients on safe medicine use and potential side effects.
• Respond to daily medication queries and collaborate with the MDT.
• Support quality improvement, audits and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

IT systems

Medicines management tools

Job description

HCRG Care Group in Warminster is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation Team delivering ward-based services at Warminster Community Hospital. The role supports inpatient care across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire with a focus on safe, cost-conscious medicines use.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage medicines reconciliation, support budget management and respond to daily medication queries, while maintaining CPD and adherence to policies.