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Salary for this role£33,000 – £36,500 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 3212, Pharmaceutical technicians. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams, and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed, and received on-site in a timely manner. Act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications, and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Responsibilities include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits, and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery.
About us
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,000 to £36,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1551566344
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Thatcham
RG19 8ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards.
This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs.
In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery.
You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have access to pharmacy expertise throughout the working week. Escalating quality concerns, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance will be central to your role. You will also deliver staff training relevant to medication management and support service development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Work alongside the GP service, Multidisciplinary Team and identified pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner.
Act on any safety alerts provided by the wider company to ensure service user safety is prioritised.
Ensure safe storage of medications in collaboration with nursing teams.
Attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings and participate as appropriate.
Contribute to clinical governance, ensuring any change to practice or local policy is directed through this forum.
Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Ensure professional accreditations are maintained in line with GPhC guidance.
Escalate any quality concerns or incidents in line with company policy.
Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Ensure departments have access to Pharmacy Technician support throughout the working week.
Liaise with the pharmacy provider and nursing staff to support service development.
Participate in audits to drive continuous improvement and service development.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
GPhC Registration.
Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences).
A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications.
Where you will be working
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Thornford Park offers a seamless integrated pathway, supporting and empowering service users throughout their recovery and rehabilitation journey. The hospital provides medium and low secure services, rehabilitation wards, and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), all set within 21 acres of picturesque Berkshire countryside. This therapeutic environment enables service users to receive high-quality, recovery-focused care in a safe and supportive setting.
What you will get:
Annual base salary of £33,000 - £36,500
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual benefits selection window.
Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform, Ely-Vate; your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing support.
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Access to a Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.
Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need them, alongside financial wellbeing support and savings options.
24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
Enhanced Maternity Package.
Pension contribution to help secure your future.
About your next employer:
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications.
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.
