Job summary
Senior Pharmacy Technician (Band 5)
Permanent – 1 post hours per week (1 WTE)
Across 4 sites; Reaside (main base), Ardenleigh, Tamarind and Hillis Lodge
Are you an experienced pharmacy technician looking for a fresh challenge and development opportunities, or considering a move to a new and rewarding sector?
With mental health being a more prominent healthcare priority do you want to be part of the positive change?
Main duties of the job
Due to investment in the pharmacy technician role and expansion of our services there is an opportunity to come and join our team and work as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Secure Care Services (SCS) in the post of Senior Pharmacy Technician Band 5. We have funding available for one full time hour permanent position. We will consider full-time, part-time and job-share working.
Our pharmacy team covers four sites across Birmingham, totalingalmost 250inpatient beds, which comprise of men’s secure, women’s secure and child & adolescent secure services in addition to an expanding community service therefore flexibility in approach and regular travel will be required to support the needs of the service.
You will be part of a team of senior pharmacy technicians to deliver technical pharmacy services in the SCS directorate utilising the EPMA system to ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service. You will deliver a ward-based medicines management service and medicines optimisation tasks in addition to dispensary-based duties. You will also be providing education, performing audits, and providing medicines management advice to service users, carers, and healthcare professionals.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Date posted
03 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
436-5247707
Job locations
Reaside Pharmacy
Reaside Drive
Birmingham
B45 9BE
