Job Title: Pharmacy technician
Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 32,073 to 39,043 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• A Band 5 Pharmacy Technician role providing high-quality pharmacy and medicines management services within a prison healthcare setting.

• The role focuses on safe medication dispensing and administration, medicines reconciliation, controlled drug management, and improving patient care for people in custody.

• The postholder also supports healthcare staff training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with professional and legal standards.

• Contract: Permanent, full-time.

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working open for discussion.

• Salary: £32,073–£39,043 per annum, pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and supply medicines, including complex dosage regimens and compliance aids.

• Label medications and carry out dispensing and accuracy-checking duties.

• Manage controlled drugs in accordance with legal requirements and Trust policies.

• Maintain pharmacy stock levels and arrange timely procurement of medicines.

• Administer medications at designated medication administration points.

• Conduct medicines reconciliation, compliance checks and In Possession Risk Assessments.

• Advise patients and healthcare staff on the safe use of medicines.

• Coordinate specialist medication supplies and resolve routine medicine-related queries.

• Monitor medicine storage conditions and cold-chain compliance.

• Supervise and train pharmacy staff, students and nursing colleagues.

• Act as Technician in Charge when the Team Lead is absent.

• Participate in clinical audits, policy development and service improvement.

• Maintain continuing professional development and comply with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards.

Requirements

Qualifications and registration

• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• BTEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, or an equivalent qualification.

• Appropriate UK professional registration is mandatory.

Essential experience

• Relevant post-qualification experience, including recent employment as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

• Experience procuring medicines and using computerised ordering systems.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Additional post-qualification training, such as a certificate in management or supervision.

• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a prison setting.

Professional skills

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when dispensing and managing medicines.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a secure and potentially challenging healthcare environment.

• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, professional standards and continuing development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £32,073–£39,043 per annum, pro rata.

• Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years and 33 days after ten years of service.

• Pension: Access to an NHS pension scheme.

• Flexible working: Flexible arrangements may be discussed with the employer.

• Cycle-to-work scheme: Support for eligible cycling-related purchases.

• Salary-sacrifice car scheme: Access subject to applicable scheme conditions.

• Wellbeing programme: Support for staff health and wellbeing.

• Blue Light Card discounts: Access to eligible discounts.

• FuelGenie fuel cards: Available for applicable roles.

• Professional development: Opportunities for learning, skills development and contributing to service improvements.

• Visa sponsorship: The Trust considers applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship, but eligibility depends on the role and current immigration rules. Sponsorship is not guaranteed.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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