Medicines Management Technician

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a motivated Medicines Management Technician to join their team. This role involves providing a comprehensive medicines management service, ensuring high standards of patient care. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team and have opportunities for professional development. Flexibility in working hours is required, including weekends.

Benefits

Flexible working schemes

Family-friendly policies

Comprehensive occupational health services

Staff discounts

Technology purchase plans

Onsite nursery

Car lease schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Role suitable for technicians with or working towards Medicines Management Accreditation.
• Participation in 7-day working required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management service across the acute trust.
• Part of the technician checking rota as appropriate.

Skills

Medicines Management

Patient Care

Education

Medicines Management Accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary

The successful candidates will provide a medicines management service across the acute trust, including one-stop dispensing, assessment of patients' own drugs, and medicines reconciliation. They will also be part of the technician checking rota as appropriate.

About the Role

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More details about the role

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic medicines management technician to join our team at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We have a fully electronic prescribing system, which increases the involvement and engagement of patients, carers, and staff, transforming clinical services and care.

Our team of hardworking, focused, ambitious, and friendly medicines management technicians has helped develop the service across the trust. They are valued members of the clinical pharmacy and ward teams, making this an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and healthcare professionals while developing your skills and experience in pharmacy.

This role is suitable not only for technicians who already hold a Medicines Management Accreditation but also as a Band 4 to 5 progressive role for newly qualified technicians or those due to qualify in September, working towards their Medicines Management and Technician Checking Accreditation. Please note, progression to Band 5 requires completion of MM accreditation, technician checking accreditation, and meds history taking training (if not already achieved).

Participation in 7-day working, including late duties, bank holidays, and weekends, is required. The Pharmacy service operates 7 days a week to deliver high standards of patient care, and staff are expected to work some weekends as part of their contracted hours.

If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note, the salary for the Band 4 position is: £, - £, per annum pro rata.

Working Pattern: hours per week

Interview date: Friday

For further information, please contact: Marco da Matta Coelho, Clinical Pharmacy Manager

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, provided to more than , people, span over 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services reaching as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and patients' homes. Our services include primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care.

Our values guide everything we do. Click here to find out more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as you help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Employee Benefits

We prioritize your well-being by offering flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We support your professional development through funding for care certificates, degrees, leadership qualifications, study days, CPD, and rotational placements.

Salary isn't the only benefit; you also gain access to staff discounts, technology purchase plans, and other perks such as:

• National discount services (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts)
• Salary sacrifice options, including an onsite nursery at Exeter
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If interested, we would love to hear from you.