Pharmacy Technician - Accredited Checking & Medicines Optimisation

Job summary

Pharmacy Technician - Accredited Checking & Medicines Optimisation, Band 5

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technicians who embrace the challenge of working in a busy environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team and is keen to further develop their skills and focused on delivering high quality pharmaceutical care that has a valuable impact on patients.

The successful applicants will work within patient services undertaking medicines optimisation/discharge facilitation on the wards, and working in the dispensary final accuracy checking prescriptions and providing support to the dispensary manager in the co-ordination of the day to day running of the dispensary.

With this post, you will join a supportive and friendly pharmacy team, and be provided with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kerry Lacy, Chief Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Services (kerry.lacy@nhs.net)

0300 422 6843/4787

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working both at ward level and in dispensary where you will provide an admissions and discharge service. You will also gain experience in the following areas:

- Ward based clinical services (including surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Renal and care of the elderly)

- Patient Services providing dispensing & ACT cover and supervision to junior staff

You will need to be organised and highly motivated with the ability to think on your feet with great communication & interpersonal skills. This post is stimulating, exciting and comes with responsibility that will appeal to career-minded individuals who want to work in hospital pharmacy and really make their mark.

About us

Both hospitals are located within walking distance to the town/city centres with access to shops and cafes.

The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff and operates across two main sites; Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal, this role is based on either site and offers cross-site working dependent on organisational and departmental requirements. The 2 sites provide dispensary services to inpatients & outpatients, medicines information, procurement services and full clinical service to wards; the on-site aseptic and manufacturing services are centralised at CGH.

At GHNHSFT Pharmacy, we are committed to delivering the very best care for our patients and we strive to provide the whole team with the necessary skills and ongoing support to make a real difference to patient care.

Come and join us, and see for yourself what a difference you can make to patient care.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0675

Job locations

Trustwide (Cheltenham/ Gloucester)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

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