Band 5 Mental Health Pharmacy Technician in Rochdale, Lancashire

Job Title: Band 5 Mental Health Pharmacy Technician
Specialism: AHP – Pharmacy
Location: Rochdale, UK
Salary: £21.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 5 Mental Health Pharmacy Technician within AHP – Pharmacy in Rochdale, earning £21.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers an excellent chance to expand your expertise within a mental health pharmacy setting. Working across multiple mental health wards, you will play a key role in supporting safe and effective medicines management while contributing to high-quality patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time position while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £21.00 per hour, providing flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Career Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities and enhance your expertise within mental health pharmacy services.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a role that recognises the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Specialist Experience: Gain valuable experience working within mental health services and complex medicines management.

What you will do

• Medicines Management: Support and provide pharmacy services across six mental health wards.
• Medicines Reconciliation: Conduct comprehensive medicines reconciliation to promote patient safety and continuity of care.
• Medication Safety: Ensure the safe handling, storage, and supply of medicines in accordance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Stock Management: Order medicines and maintain appropriate ward stock levels to support service delivery.
• Clinical Support: Work closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication management.
• Patient Care: Contribute to improving patient outcomes through effective pharmaceutical support and intervention.
• Compliance: Support adherence to pharmacy governance, safety standards, and medicines legislation.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician Qualification: Relevant recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Registration: Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience: Minimum of two years' experience working within a mental health ward environment.
• Medicines Management Knowledge: Strong understanding of medicines reconciliation and safe medicines handling practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence is desirable to support travel between sites.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

Why Rochdale

Rochdale offers an excellent blend of urban convenience and beautiful countryside surroundings. Rich in history and community spirit, the area provides a welcoming environment with excellent local amenities, green spaces, and transport connections. Whether you're looking to develop your career or enjoy a great quality of life, Rochdale offers the perfect balance of opportunity and lifestyle.

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