Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated, full and part time Pharmacy Technicians to join our expanding mental health pharmacy services across the Black Country Healthcare sites including our community services.

You will have day-to-day responsibility for the operational aspects of the technical service providing comprehensive medicine reconciliation for our in-patient settings and supporting the community teams. You will work alongside our Pharmacists and have the opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge through in-house training and attending professional courses.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Medicine reconciliation and management
• Co-ordinating and planning an accurate and efficient pharmacy service for in-patients and community teams within a technicians remit.
• Supporting outpatient clinics such as our Clozapine Service
• Ensuring correct storage and handling of pharmaceuticals in accordance with relevant SOPs/ Standards.
• Supervising pharmacy technicians, student technicians and other support staff working within pharmacy specialist area(s).
• Supports in the development and delivery of procedures
• Supporting KPI targets within area of work.

This role is based on a 5-day (Mon-Fri) working week, with noexpectation to take part in an evenings, weekend, or bank holidays rota. Dispensing services are outsourced to a 3rd party. You will be based at one of our 4 in-patient hospitals in Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell or Wolverhampton. Part time applications will be considered

About us

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.

The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.

This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families