Job overview
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).
Detailed job description and main 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 patient’s 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
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
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 5 Pharmacy roles in Kettering
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (11 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.