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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
349-LCO-7905349*C
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Manchester Community
Town
Manchester
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/04/2026 23:59

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Community Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician

Band 5

Job overview

Community Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician 

Trafford and Manchester Case Management Service

Permanent, Full time/Part time

 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the pharmacy team working within Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisation (LCO) as part of MFT.

Case management proactively supports people at high risk of hospital admission to remain at home. The service brings together the skills and expertise of GPs, nurses, mental health practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wellbeing advisers to provide intensive and flexible support to people who are struggling to stay healthy, safe and well.

We are looking for a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy technician with substantial experience of working within primary or secondary care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide medicines support and positively contribute to patient care. You should be confident in the ability to work independently with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will also need to be able to have access to a car for work purposes.

The successful candidates will become an integral part of the well supported and award-winning community medicines optimisation service (CMOS) providing a patient facing pharmaceutical service, working closely with the wider pharmacy teams and other services across MFT.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing technical input as part of the pharmaceutical support to the Case Management Service. Domiciliary visits to patients for medicines optimisation interventions is a key feature of this role as well as multidisciplinary team (MDT) working. Other areas include:

  • Support the delivery of medicines optimisation to the Case Management Service
  • Support pharmacists to establish safe working arrangements for medicines in the Community Medicines Optimisation Service
  • Assist in the development and implementation of pharmaceutical care plans
  • Liaise with pharmacists, technicians and other health care professionals in secondary and primary care to ensure continuity of care on patient transfer
  • Carry out medication reviews with patients in area of clinical competence
  • Identify and act on medication errors/queries within area of competence, reporting complex issues to a medicines optimisation pharmacist as appropriate
  • Assist in the management of prescribing across primary care
  • Provide support to other CMOS workstreams as necessary

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Registration & Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registration with GPhC

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Pharmacy Technician - BTEC in Pharmecutical Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • A significant amount of experience working as a pharmacy technician in hospital or community pharmacy
  • Experience of implementing change and new developments
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Audit
  • Experience of training healthcare professionals/unqualified staff
  • Experience of working in a hospital as a ward based technician
  • Experience of working within Primary Care
  • Experience of undertaking home visits
  • Experience with EMIS

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
  • Report writing skills
  • Assessment planning and evaluation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Angell
Job title
Senior pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For further details and to discuss the role please contact:

·    Rebecca Angell, Senior Pharmacist, CMOS

    [email protected]

 

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