Ward-Based Medicines Optimisation Technician

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Plymouth is seeking Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians to enhance patient care through effective medicines management services. The ideal candidates will either be pre-registration trainees or experienced pharmacy technicians with appropriate qualifications. This role offers full-time, part-time, and flexible working options and focuses on both operational support and patient counselling within a clinical environment. Successful applicants will join a dedicated team committed to high-quality standards in healthcare.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Support for competencies development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Ability to accurately input data and generate labels.
• Current evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of care by providing efficient medicines management service.
• Take accurate medication histories from newly admitted patients.
• Counsel patients about their medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Coaching skills

Education

5 GCSE grades C/4 or above

City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Accredited Medicines Management qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Plymouth is seeking Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians to enhance patient care through effective medicines management services. The ideal candidates will either be pre-registration trainees or experienced pharmacy technicians with appropriate qualifications. This role offers full-time, part-time, and flexible working options and focuses on both operational support and patient counselling within a clinical environment. Successful applicants will join a dedicated team committed to high-quality standards in healthcare.