Pharmacy Technician

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
• Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Extensive community physical health and well‑being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long‑term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within Mental Health Services? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Team at Pendleview, our specialist mental health inpatient unit based at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Pendleview comprises six inpatient wards providing 24-hour care for adults aged 18-65 years experiencing a range of mental health conditions. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care. The service provides individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, whether they require a short period of intensive support or ongoing care for severe and enduring mental illness.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be an integral member of the inpatient team, contributing to the safe and effective use of medicines and supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

The Pharmacy Service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a well-established and highly respected team, bringing together expertise across Mental Health and Community Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and are passionate about supporting the education, training, and professional development of our staff.

We are seeking to recruit a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to support medicines management for service users and the wider multidisciplinary team across Pendleview.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload effectively. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of a comprehensive pharmacy service across the inpatient unit.
• Assisting with the accurate preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines to patients, wards, departments, and partner organisations under supervision.
• Participating in medicines reconciliation, medicines optimisation, discharge facilitation, and audit activities.
• Supporting medicines supply processes and the effective use of the Trust's electronic prescribing…