Medicines Management Technician (Band 4-5 Progression)

Medicines Management Technician (Band 4-5 Progression)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Management team at the Barnstaple site of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the optimal performance of the pharmacy service, working both at ward level and in the dispensary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care to patients at ward level as part of an efficient medicines management system.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, ensuring patients' own medicines are suitable for use in hospital.

Main Duties of the Job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

More Detail About the Role

Are you a passionate and motivated pharmacy technician looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our Medicines Management Service at the Barnstaple site of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic registered pharmacy technician to join our forward-thinking team.

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 pharmacy technician who already holds an accredited checking qualification and a medicines management qualification. However, if you're a newly qualified or registered pharmacy technician eager to develop your skills, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work towards a Band 5 post and gain these qualifications within 6-12 months of appointment, with full support from our experienced team.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary and clinical teams, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmacy and medicines management services, ensuring the best possible care for our patients. Your work will include providing a ward-based service to medical and surgical wards, as well as supporting the dispensary team to enhance patient safety and experience.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Interview Date: Friday 9th May 2025

For further information please contact: Kevin Roper, Lead Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management) on 01271 335994 or email kevin.roper@nhs.net.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

Person Specification

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.

Employer Name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust