Ward Medicines Management Technician – Clinical Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward-based Pharmacy Technician in the Acute Medicine team, primarily at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. The role focuses on clinical pharmacy support, medicines reconciliation, patient counselling and discharge planning.

There is scope for student technicians training toward registration, with a student salary until registration. GPhC registration is required; accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacy technician required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
• Accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop clinical pharmacy services for the Oxford Centre for Enablement and the Oxford Spasticity Service, including prescribing advice, supply, administration and counselling.
• Work with the neuro-rehabilitation pharmacist and nursing teams to monitor medicines practice.
• Assist with discharge planning and medicines reconciliation.
• Counsel patients on medications and device use as part of rehabilitation.
• Endorse TTOs once accredited and conduct near-patient medicines management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward-based Pharmacy Technician in the Acute Medicine team, primarily at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. The role focuses on clinical pharmacy support, medicines reconciliation, patient counselling and discharge planning.

There is scope for student technicians training toward registration, with a student salary until registration. GPhC registration is required; accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking is preferred.