Pharmacy Technician - Marlborough

Make a real impact on inpatient care through medicines optimisation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Optimisation Team supporting inpatient services across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon, and Wiltshire, with the primary base at Savernake Community Hospital. This is a key role in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality ward-based pharmacy service within a community hospital setting. You will play a vital part in supporting medicines optimisation in line with national and local policies, helping to improve patient outcomes through the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of medicines.

Working Hours: This role is primarily based at Savernake Community Hospital and is offered at 22.5 hours per week.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting cost-effective prescribing.
• Contributing to medicines budget management.
• Reducing medicines wastage.
• Supporting wider medicines management and service improvement initiatives.
• Providing professional medicines-related advice and support to clinicians, nursing staff, and patients.
• Responding to daily medication queries and requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of a safe, efficient, and compliant pharmaceutical technical service, in line with legislation, local policy, and professional standards.
• Participate in ward-based medicines management, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and medication reviews in line with agreed competencies.
• Review inpatient prescription charts at ward level in preparation for clinical verification by a pharmacist.
• Ensure the timely supply of medicines, including expediting individual dispensed items to support patient care and discharge.
• Maintain accurate medicines stock control, monitor stock levels, and communicate medicines availability to relevant staff.
• Support the safe management of Controlled Drugs, including stock checks, audits, and adherence to statutory storage requirements.
• Counsel patients on the safe and effective use of medicines, including possible side effects, and support patient self-administration where appropriate.
• Check returned medicines for reuse where appropriate and ensure the safe disposal of unwanted medicines.
• Identify opportunities to reduce medicines waste and optimise pharmaceutical care within designated areas.
• Provide technical medicines advice and respond to routine enquiries, escalating non-routine issues appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear and effective communication with clinical staff and patients.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, incident reporting, and service development activities.
• Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and share learning to support service improvement.

Benefits & Rewards:

• £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases.
• Access to your wages as you earn them.
• Online and face-to-face help with your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and opportunities for continuing professional development.
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas.
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

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

Skills & Professional Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT and computer skills.
• Effective decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Positive team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Patient-focused, conscientious, and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality pharmacy services.

Desirable: medicines management checking qualification, medicines reconciliation training, and patient counselling experience.