Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to support ward-based clinical pharmacy services for patients in the Trauma, Orthopaedics, and Rheumatology directorate. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, optimizing medication use, and ensuring safe medication practices. The ideal candidate should possess an NVQ Level 3, be registered with the GPhC, and have experience in a clinical setting. This full-time role offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 (pro rata).

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in ward-based pharmacy services is preferred.
• Accredited to validate homecare prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Support rheumatology team in processing prescriptions for high cost medications.
• Improve clinical care quality through an efficient medicines management system.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service ensuring safe and cost-effective medication use.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Registered with the GPhC

Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician

Accreditation in Medicines Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician – Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

The closing date is 11 December 2025

We are seeking a proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our team, supporting ward‑based clinical pharmacy services for patients in the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology directorate. In this role, you will collaborate with skilled Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants to optimise medicines for rheumatology and orthopaedic patients at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. You will assist the rheumatology team with homecare supply and medicines management on the day unit, undertake medicines reconciliation, support ward‑based dispensing, and promote safe and effective medication use at ward level. A solid grasp of medicines management and a flexible approach are essential. This post suits registered Pharmacy Technicians accredited in medicines management who wish to develop their clinical skills, or newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians looking to begin their ward‑based career. Applicants must hold NVQ level 3 (QCF) or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and accredited in medicines management or accuracy checking. For any queries, please contact us using the details provided.

Main duties of the job

• To support the rheumatology team in the processing of homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for patients admitted to units within the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (TOR) directorate.
• To improve the quality of clinical care to patients in the TOR directorate by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patients own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (including original pack dispensing), near‑patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.
• To provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
• To participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• To participate in audits as per Trust requirements, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
• To be an active member of the Pharmacy department and TOR Pharmacy Team to ensure continuous two‑way exchange of information to maintain high standards with the Trust.

About us

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 four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, the 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 build with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Job responsibilities

The following responsibilities are largely covered in the Main duties list; they also constitute a comprehensive view of your role in supporting the trauma, orthopaedics and rheumatology services.

• Support the rheumatology team in processing homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation for admitted patients.
• Improve clinical care quality through an efficient medicines management system.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service ensuring safe and cost‑effective medication use.
• Participate in education and training of pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in audits such as Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
• Maintain active communication within the Pharmacy department and TOR Pharmacy Team.

Person Specification – Essential/Desirable

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with an NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Qualified as an Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Accredited in Medicines Management and/or Medicines Reconciliation.
• Experience of providing a ward‑based pharmacy service.
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately.
• Appropriately assertive and confident.
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel between sites.
• Previous experience of working in an appropriate clinical area.
• Experience of near‑patient ward‑based medicines management service.
• Experience of using Patient's Own Drugs as per policy.
• Accredited to validate homecare prescriptions.
• Accredited to perform patient blood monitoring.
• Understanding and experience of extended pharmacy technician roles.
• Experience of teaching/training others.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience of working with clinical trials, practice research or auditing.
• NVQ Assessor.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7595182-B5-EXT

Job locations

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre / John Radcliffe

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre / John Radcliffe