Medicine Management Technician (NHS AfC: Band 5) - Pharmacy Technician - Derbyshire Healthcare [...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pharmacy Team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS as a Medicines Management Technician. In this role, you will support the delivery of safe and effective pharmaceutical services across various wards, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for patients. The position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training

Health service discounts

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent required.
• Experience in medicines management and patient counselling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-quality medicine management service across wards.
• Ensure timely ordering and reconciliation of medicines for inpatients.
• Conduct pharmacy audits and follow up on action plans.

Skills

Medicines Management

Patient Counselling

Pharmaceutical Supply Services

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Skills

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Team at Kingsway, visiting our new mental health inpatient wards which will open shortly onsite, along with established wards on and off site at the Radbourne unit.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medicines Management Technician to participate in the pharmacy department’s safe, effective, and responsive pharmaceutical supply services to Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in supporting a high-quality medicine management service that is accurate, effective, efficient, and safe to all wards.
• Ensure all new inpatients are reconciled in line with national and local policies and medicines are ordered in a timely manner to patients within the Trust.
• Work closely with the Dispensary team to support medication supplies to wards.
• Provide medicines information and support to patients and carers to optimise treatment outcomes.
• Ensure all pharmacy audits are completed as per schedule and governance standards are always adhered to, including following up on all action plans.
• Complete regular dispensing/accuracy checking sessions within the dispensary.
• Independently travel between sites; travel costs will be reimbursed.

Additional main responsibilities

• Medicine reconciliation and PODs checking
• Completion of Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) dashboard
• Patient counselling
• Inpatient and stock top-up
• Accuracy checking of medicines (training provided if not qualified)

The department promotes continuing education and development; applicants are encouraged to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

You will have a BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science alongside NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Skills qualification or equivalent.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a compassionate, enthusiastic workforce committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, ongoing training, health service discounts, employee assistance, and various support networks.

Additional information

We support flexible working arrangements and are a Disability Confident Employer. Please contact us for support with the application process or reasonable adjustments.

Note: The role requires UK professional registration, and the post is subject to DBS checks. Early application is advised as the job may close early due to high demand.

Contact details

Nicola Mann, Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician South, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

Ellie Varley, Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician Clinical Services North, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone] or 07917461190