Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

Pharmacy Technician Progression (Band 4-5)

Join a passionate team transforming mental health care!

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking for your next challenge? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to patients’ lives?

If so, we’d love to welcome you to HPFT’s dynamic Mental Health Pharmacy team!

Based in our award-winning, modern building in Radlett (near Watford)—complete with free parking—you’ll be part of a friendly, close-knit team that values collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality patient care.

Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) has now been implemented across all inpatient wards, so this is an exciting time to join as we innovate and evolve our services.

Main duties of the job

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician who is excited to broaden their experience within mental health and learning disability services.

You will need to be:

• An Accredited Medicines Management Technician and Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) – or working towards these
• Qualified with a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

We are passionate about developing our staff and will support you to continue growing in your role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting our dispensary with the ordering, receiving, dispensing, and checking of medication for wards and departments
• Travelling to a variety of wards and units across Hertfordshire
• Conducting medicines reconciliations to ensure safe and effective care
• Assessing patients’ own drugs and transcribing for supply
• Providing clear and compassionate counselling to patients about their medicines
• Getting involved in pharmacy-related audits, stock reviews, and service development