Senior Medicines Management Technician - Emergency Department

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Southampton is seeking a Senior Medicines Management Technician for the Emergency Department. This role involves optimising medication use and supporting clinical teams. The ideal candidate will be a registered pharmacy technician with excellent experience in hospital pharmacy and staff management. The position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, with possibilities for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accurate dispensing of medicines.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and customer interactions.
• Evidence of management experience in pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective use of medicines in the Emergency Department.
• Conduct medication histories for admissions.
• Assist in stock control and optimisation of medication use.

Skills

Accurate dispensing of medicines

Customer service skills

Staff management

Numerate and literate

Education

Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC

GCSE in Maths and English A* to C

Additional pharmacy qualifications

Tools

JAC or similar computer labelling system

Job description

Senior Medicines Management Technician - Emergency Department

The closing date is 06 November 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Our evolving Medicines Management team are looking for a dynamic and passionate Pharmacy Technician looking to specialise in a role working within the Emergency Department. Your expertise will help optimise medication use, support clinical teams, and improve patient outcomes in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

If you're committed to excellence in medicines management and thrive on making a difference where it matters most, we would love to receive your application.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.

Support safe, timely and effective use of medicines across the Emergency Department

Conduct medication histories and medicines reconciliation for expected admissions.

Assist in the supply, stock control and optimisation of medication usage at ward level.

Work closely with pharmacists, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless medicines‑related care.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent
• One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation, TAQA assessor, CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff
• Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
• Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent
• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Dealing with customers/patients
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control/ordering experience
• Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer Annum (PA) Pro Rata