Job Description

To provide quality, effective pharmacy services to improve patient care including technical and



clinical services, and to assist in education and training of pharmacy and nursing staff.



To promote further development of the pharmacy technician's role within the Trust.

Key Area 1:

Medication Management

Key Area 2:

Supply of Drugs

Key Area 3:

Patient Care



Provision of a quality service, demonstrating reliability in completing medication drug histories and skill in non-routine tasks e.g. advising patients/carers on medication issues or handling routine drug queries within HBTT and GPs



Development of and participation in Community Mental Health Team duties to include medicines reconciliation, assessment of PODs, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, and liaising with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant information on current medication and compliance status of newly admitted patients within the Home-based Treatment team(HBTT).



Assistance in the review and management of the shared care procedures within the Home Based Treatment Team. 4. Contribute to development and implementation of policies and procedures within the department and those impacting across services e.g. Home Based Treatment Medicines Management guideline. 5. Supervise and train new starters within HBTT in the provision of an effective and efficient pharmacy services.



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7 ,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.



Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.



Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.



Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.



Please see attached job description and person specification



Staff benefits



Pay Enhancements

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)