FIT Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our FIT Service. This role is also open to newly qualified or less‑experienced Pharmacy Technicians who will be appointed at Band 4 with development to Band 5 after training. The team plays a key role in supporting improving patient flow, and ensuring high-quality medicines optimisation at the point of admission.

We are looking for a dynamic and confident technician who is passionate about clinical medicines management, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and can work autonomously while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be registered with the GPhC and will hold an Accredited checking qualification. Applicants who are newly qualified will be offered a Band 4 initially then given the opportunity to automatically move to a Band 5 once all training and competencies are met.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong medicines management experience, ideally in an acute setting.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can confidently prioritise and work independently in a busy environment.
• Is adaptable, enthusiastic and committed to improving patient outcomes.

Hours of work will be 8:30 to 17:00 with the potential of rotational weekend and bank holiday working. Days of work will be discussed and agreed at interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an essential member of the FIT pharmacy service, providing high-quality medicines management to support safe and timely patient care. Key responsibilities include:

• Medicines clerking – accurately gathering and documenting patients’ medication histories.
• Completing Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden (ACB) scores and escalating risks appropriately.
• Ordering and supplying medications for SDEC/FIT patients in a timely manner.
• Undertaking full medicines reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with policy, and appropriate clinical screening by a pharmacist.
• FP10 management and auditing, ensuring governance standards are met and reducing risk of misuse.
• TTA pack management and auditing, ensuring availability, rotation, and accurate documentation.
• Dispensing and accuracy checking of own TTAs, supporting rapid discharge and optimised patient flow.
• Managing SDEC/FIT stock levels, ensuring appropriate ordering, expiry checks, and governance across all areas.
• You will work closely with pharmacists, medical staff, nursing teams, and other allied health professionals to deliver a safe, responsive, and efficient service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/