Overview of Main Responsibilities: Undertake a two year training programme to qualify as a pharmacy technician Support the Medicines Management Team with the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality pharmaceutical service Support the development of medicines optimisation standard operating procedures and pharmacy service protocols. Timely completion of operational duties such as stock control, date checking of medicines and temperature recording. To be fully conversant with all local pharmacy protocols To assist with daily administration of controlled drugs (as second signatory), if required and the update of Controlled Drug registers (paper or electronic as required) and to instruct clinical staff in correct procedures for record keeping, security and storage of CDs. Assist in the medicine reconciliation process by supporting completing medication histories using the most recent, relevant sources available To organise and provide a supply of stock and non-stock pharmaceuticals and develop / manage medicines management systems to ensure the efficient, safe and secure handling of medicines. To assist to regular review stock usage with nursing staff. To be fully conversant with the SystmOne (clinical system) in the maintenance of patient electronic health records. To identify potential problems regarding the lack of availability of medicines for individual prescriptions or stock, seeking advice on suitable alternatives or an agreed delivery timetable. To ensure medication requests are ordered before cut off times to ensure timely delivery to the house units For specific patients that required their medication to be obtained from secondary care, to assist to organise systems are in place to order these in a timely manner. To ensure that all medicines are ordered and supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and Trust Medicines Policy. Participate in medicines management team meetings and primary care team meetings, as required. Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant. Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported within the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions. Communication: Provide advice to patients on their medicines and any other health related advice as appropriate, under supervision. To ensure information is provided in a timely manner, to the appropriate individual (in accordance with the degree of urgency of the request or issue identified). To be able to present information in a suitable format (e.g. written and/or verbal) and style for the target audience. To communicate with the nursing staff about any queries/problems regarding medicines supply (stock and non-stock) To communicate pharmacy technical issues with other pharmacy staff employed across the Trust. Training: To undertake a two year training programme to become a qualified pharmacy technician and adhere to the learning agreement To be organised and self-motivated in achieving the requirements of the programme Support the training / induction requirements for other staff as appropriate Policy and/or Service Development: To provide technical input into policy and procedures for the Trust. Maintain and develop good practice procedures and standards. Management of Resources: To be responsible for re-supplying medicines in accordance with agreed stock lists and non-stock items, in line with the patients needs, to minimise waste and reduce risk, as delegated. Research and Development: To participate in any pharmacy related service development projects. To assist with data collection for medicines management audits within the Trust. To assist with the implementation of clinical trials as undertaken by the pharmacy department