Medicines Management Technician - Pharmacy

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a full-time Medicines Management Technician in Winchester. The role involves supporting Clinical Pharmacists, conducting medicines reconciliation, and ensuring high standards of medication management. Required qualifications include GPHC registration and a Medicines Management qualification. The salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per year.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician, GPHC registration required.
• Medicines Management qualification is essential.
• Experience in a patient-facing role is essential.
• Ward-based hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medicines Management at ward level.
• Initiate medicine supplies and advise patients.
• Assist with discharges and service improvements.
• Support development of enhanced medicines management services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Registered pharmacy technician (GPHC registration)

Medicines Management qualification

Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT) qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Medicines Management Technician to work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, supporting the Medicines Management service to the wards, including the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre, to ensure patients receive high standards of care in the management of their medication.

Duties will include medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients\' own drugs (PODs), checking of medication for discharge and the counselling of patients. The post holder will be involved in developing and delivering enhanced medicines management services and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medicines Management at ward level, including medicines reconciliation and checking patients\' own medicines.
• Initiate medicine supplies and provide information and advice to patients about their medicines.
• Assist with discharges and support service improvements; work in the dispensary to maintain ACPT accreditation.
• Support development and delivery of enhanced medicines management services and training.

Requirements

• Registered pharmacy technician (GPHC registration).
• Medicines Management qualification.
• Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT) qualification.

Experience

• Essential: Current patient-facing role.
• Desirable: Previous ward-based hospital experience.

Skills

• Good attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

About the Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services across three sites. The Trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. It is directly accountable to its governors as a Foundation Trust.

Details

• Date posted: 26 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.