Clinical Medicines Management Technician

Meeveem Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday increasing to 33

Leave for emergency and planned leave

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

NHS Car Lease & Cycle to Work

Learning and development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

York Hospital is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team. The role involves compiling medicines histories, assessing PODs, ordering meds and counselling patients. You will contribute to discharge planning and support dispensing duties while supervising junior staff.

Essential qualification is GPhC registration with at least one year post-qualification experience. NHS benefits include pension, annual leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• At least one year post-qualification experience.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to prioritise tasks.
• Experience using computerised systems and changes in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Complete medicines history on inpatients to reflect prior medications.
• Assess Patients' Own Drugs (PODs) for suitability.
• Order medications to ensure doses are not missed.
• Counsel patients and carers on medications with leaflets.
• Support timely discharge planning and liaison with teams.
• Assist in dispensing and releasing unlicensed meds as needed.
• Act as a role model and supervise junior staff; provide training.
• Participate in audits to support service improvement.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Audit

Prioritisation

IT proficiency

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GPhC registration

Job description

York Hospital is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team. The role involves compiling medicines histories, assessing PODs, ordering meds and counselling patients. You will contribute to discharge planning and support dispensing duties while supervising junior staff.

Essential qualification is GPhC registration with at least one year post-qualification experience. NHS benefits include pension, annual leave, and development opportunities.