Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference & rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.
NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacy technician to support our supply service team.
You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:
- Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
- Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
- Community Hospital wards/Palliative care
You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery.
You will also provide pharmacy technician support and advice at ward level, to wards in the Northampton / West Northants locality based away from the main site.
Main duties of the job
Your primary role as a band 5 Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services will be to support the delivery of a clinical and technical pharmacy service to in-patient facilities within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT).
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH450-CORP
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes tasks such as:
- To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
- To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines
- To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations
- To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas.
- Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use
- To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration
The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes tasks such as:
- To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
- To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines
- To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations
- To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas.
- Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use
- To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration
The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
- Accredited checking pharmacy technician
- Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
Experience
Essential
- Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
- Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
- IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Counselling patients on multiple medications
- Previous use of SystmOne
- Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
- Accredited checking pharmacy technician
- Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
Experience
Essential
- Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
- Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
- IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Counselling patients on multiple medications
- Previous use of SystmOne
- Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Pharmacy Technician EPMA & Medicines Safety
Victoria Deacon
07713475212
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH450-CORP
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
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