Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians
Job summary
There is an opportunity to join our established team of specialist mental health technicians here in the Black Country. You will work alongside our pharmacists to support patients on the wards and those under community teams. Our state-of-art older adult units, along with Psychiatric intensive care and learning disabilities gives a variety to the role. We champion staff clinical knowledge through in-house training and attending professional courses. The Trust is committed to improving patient care by introducing "hospital at home" wards to support patients in a more familiar environment. Pharmacy is excited to be joining this new venture and are looking for enthusiastic technicians to take mental health pharmacy in a new direction.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Medicine reconciliation and management
- Co-ordinating and planning an accurate and efficient pharmacy service for in-patients and community teams within a technicians remit.
- Supporting outpatient clinics such as our Clozapine Service
- Ensuring correct storage and handling of pharmaceuticals in accordance with relevant SOPs/ Standards.
- Supervising pharmacy technicians, student technicians and other support staff working within pharmacy specialist area(s).
- Supports in the development and delivery of procedures
- Supporting KPI targets within area of work.
This role is based on a 5-day (Mon-Fri) working week, with noexpectation to take part in an evenings, weekend, or bank holidays rota. Dispensing services are outsourced to a 3rd party. You will be based at one of our 4 in-patient hospitals in Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell or Wolverhampton. Part time applications will be considered
About us
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
285-4119-CORP
Job locations
Hallam Street Hospital
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HN
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a passion for medicines management and will work as a respected member of a multidisciplinary team within the Trust. You will play a key role in supporting the medicines management services to ensure we provide the best possible care for our service users and support to staff. You will need to be resourceful, able to manage your time effectively and prioritise your own workload.
You should have previous hospital experience including medicine reconciliation , with mental health exposure being desirable although not essential
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
You will have a passion for medicines management and will work as a respected member of a multidisciplinary team within the Trust. You will play a key role in supporting the medicines management services to ensure we provide the best possible care for our service users and support to staff. You will need to be resourceful, able to manage your time effectively and prioritise your own workload.
You should have previous hospital experience including medicine reconciliation , with mental health exposure being desirable although not essential
Person Specification
expereince
Essential
- Qualified & registered pharmacy technician
- Hospital experience
Desirable
- mental health experience
expereince
Essential
- Qualified & registered pharmacy technician
- Hospital experience
Desirable
- mental health experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hallam Street Hospital
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hallam Street Hospital
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Salary range
- £31,049 - £37,796 per year