Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

OUH; Oxford; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Acute Medicine ward, mainly at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. The role requires NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent and GPhC registration, with accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, support medicines management, and assist with discharge planning and patient counselling in a rewarding ward-based setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ3 (QCF) or equivalent.
• GPhC registration is essential.
• Accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking (or both).
• Student technicians in training may apply.

Responsabilités

• Provide near-patient medicines management on ward areas.
• Counsel patients and support discharge planning with medicines.
• Accredit and endorse medicines for verification where appropriate.
• Support self-administration and MDT training.

Connaissances

Medicines management accreditation

Accuracy checking

GPhC registration

NVQ Level 3 (QCF)

Ward-based pharmacy experience

Formation

NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent

GPhC registered

Description du poste

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

18.75 hours per week (M-F working pattern, weekend, bank holiday and late-night work as per rota.) Job ref 321-MRC-OCE-8333919-B5

Site Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - Part of Oxford University Hospital Town Oxford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Acute Medicine team.
Oxford Centre for Enablement, a purpose-built rehabilitation centre on the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) site in Oxford. The OCE houses a number of multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient services aimed at supporting people recovering from, and living with, disabling conditions. OCE's inpatient service providesLevel 1 and level 2 inpatient neurological rehabilitationfor patients needing highly specialist rehabilitation from Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.

This role is mainly based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) which sits under the Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation directorate. You may also be on the John Radcliff site for duties within Acute Medicine.

The role is ideal for registered Pharmacy Technicians accredited in medicines management, or newly qualified technicians looking to start their ward-based career. Applicants must hold the NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent and be registered with the GPhC. You must also hold accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking; candidates with only one will be appointed at Band 4 until completing both.

We also welcome applications from student technicians in training to qualify as an MMT and ACT. Pre-registration technicians will remain on their student salary until GPhC registration.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide and develop clinical pharmacy services provided to the Oxfordshire Centre of Enablement (OCE) including the multidisciplinary Oxford Spasticity Service according to Trust agreed standards including providing specialist advice on all aspects of medication prescribing, supply, administration and patients’ counselling.

2. Work closely with the neuro-rehabilitation pharmacist and nursing teams to ensure and monitor safe and cost-effective medication practices are adhered to.

3. Work with the pharmacist to facilitate supported and self-administration of medicines by patients at the OCE as part of their rehabilitation

4. Medicines Management aims to maximise the efficient, safe and cost-effective use of medicines, focused around the needs of patients.

5. Work with the AMR directorate lead and other technicians in the team to ensure efficient and safe working practices with rotational pharmacists, medicines management technicians and ward- based assistants.

6. Work collaboratively with the OCE clinical unit team to support strategic developments of the service e.g. improved discharge processes, safe prescribing pathways, MDT training

7. Be an active member of the pharmacy department and of AMR Directorate team and ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards of medicines use within the Trust.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To be an accredited technician in Medicines Management.

2. To be an accredited accuracy technician checker.

3. To be part of the Pharmacy team providing a near-patient medicines management service to ward areas.

4. Support self-administration of medicines by patients at the OCE as part of their rehabilitation

5. To assess PODs according to the Trust’s criteria, and to implement and maintain the POD scheme according to Trust policies.

6. To train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff regarding the POD scheme.

7. To initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop/full pack dispensing.

8. To complete medicines reconciliation using a variety of available sources.

9. To aid discharge planning in conjunction with the clinical pharmacist and ward staff.

10. To become accredited to endorse TTO’s prior to verification.

11. To undertake patient counselling on selected patients e.g. warfarin initiation, inhaler counselling.

12. To appropriately adapt communication methods and styles according to the needs of the patient and other staff.

13. To work with the clinical pharmacist to counsel patients on their discharge medication.

14. To complete controlled drug checks for selected wards within the Directorate.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification

Person specification

qualification and experience

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and under pressure
• Experience of a near-patient ward-based medicines management service

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital's promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name Patricia Cawte-Dutheil, Job title Directorate Lead Pharmacist - AMR, Email address [e-mail], Telephone number 01865221807.

Emma Heyden - Lead Technician for Medicines Optimisation, Email address [e-mail].

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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