Pharmacy Technician

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the team at HMP Nottingham. The role involves administering medication, supporting nursing staff, and managing medication stock in a secure setting. Candidates should have GPhC registration and experience in secure services. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience in a secure setting is preferred.
• Clinical governance experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide a daily medicines management service including administering medication.
• Support nursing staff with medication queries.
• Maintain accurate resident medication records.

Skills

Good communication

Motivated and able to work alone

Evidence of MDT working

Education

GPhC registration

Evidence of CPD

Tools

Knowledge of SystmOne

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team at HMP Nottingham. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure environment, delivering high-quality medicines management services to a diverse resident population.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective administration of medication, supporting both residents and nursing staff with expert advice and guidance. You will play a central role in medicines reconciliation, prescription checking, and stock management, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and national guidelines.

This role requires a proactive and compassionate individual who can work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on patient safety, communication, and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication and offering advice on drug-related queries.
• Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
• Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions to the centre.
• Manage medication stock, including checking, ordering, and removing unwanted items in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident medication records using electronic systems.
• Offer advice to residents on medication compliance, minor ailments, and prescribed treatments.
• Plan and conduct medicines management checks for in-possession medication.

Working for our organisation

As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.

Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people’s lives – for those we care for, those we work with and those who work with us. Everyone is part of our team.

employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes. Here at NHFT we pride ourselves on our 54321 roadmap, pictured here which encompasses our PRIDE values, leadership behaviours, teams, enablers and our mission all of which are driven by our vision of ‘being a leading provider of outstanding, compassionate care’. We are extremely proud to say this has also been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our CQC rating of Outstanding for team NHFT

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Person specification

• GPhC registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Prison or Secured Services experience
• Knowledge of Role and centre
• Experience in a secure setting
• Evidence of MDT working
• Active membership
• good communication
• Experience of clinical governance
• Motivated and able to work alone

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.