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 ofDrugs
Key Area 3: PatientCare
Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7461362
Job locations
Atherleigh park
Atherleigh Way
Wigan
WN7 1YN
Job description
Job responsibilities
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)

Job description
Job responsibilities
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)

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• oBTEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• oRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• ooWillingness to complete BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking within agreed time frame

Desirable

• oEvidence of post-qualification training e.g. Certificate in Management.
• oBTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• oRelevant post qualification experience including recent employment in hospital pharmacy as registered technician
• oHigh level of accuracy in complex dispensing
• oExperience of supervision and training of pharmacy staff
• oExperience in procurement of drugs and computerised ordering systems.
• oHigh Level numeracy and IT Skills including pharmacy software

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a pharmacy within Mental Health.
• oCurrent knowledge of Mental Health Act, NSF, NICE Guidelines, prescribing and services.
• .Knowledge of Clozapine and CPMS.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• oBTEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• oRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• ooWillingness to complete BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking within agreed time frame

Desirable

• oEvidence of post-qualification training e.g. Certificate in Management.
• oBTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• oRelevant post qualification experience including recent employment in hospital pharmacy as registered technician
• oHigh level of accuracy in complex dispensing
• oExperience of supervision and training of pharmacy staff
• oExperience in procurement of drugs and computerised ordering systems.
• oHigh Level numeracy and IT Skills including pharmacy software

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a pharmacy within Mental Health.
• oCurrent knowledge of Mental Health Act, NSF, NICE Guidelines, prescribing and services.
• .Knowledge of Clozapine and CPMS.

Skills Required