Ward Pharmacy Technician: Patient Education & Medication Care

NHS Jobs; Wesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seek an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to support dispensing for in-patients under supervision. You will deliver patient education, manage stock and participate in medicines reconciliation, ensuring safe, effective care across interfaces.

You will work with the wider pharmacy and ward teams, adhere to safety protocols, and engage with patients with special needs to maximise

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician apprenticeship pathway is expected.
• Ability to dispense medications under supervision and follow procedures.
• Capable of counselling patients and improving concordance with medicines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing medications for in-patients under supervision.
• Deliver medication education and counselling on admission and discharge.
• Maintain stock levels, expiry checks and stock rotation.
• Participate in medicines reconciliation and communicate with patients with special needs.
• Support pharmacy and ward teams across interfaces with other care settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasive skills

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seek an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to support dispensing for in-patients under supervision. You will deliver patient education, manage stock and participate in medicines reconciliation, ensuring safe, effective care across interfaces.

You will work with the wider pharmacy and ward teams, adhere to safety protocols, and engage with patients with special needs to maximise