Job Title
Pharmacy Technician – Gastroenterology (Band 5)
Location & Hours
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. 34 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible schedule, part time, job share, compressed hours available). Permanent contract.
Salary
£32,073 – £39,043 per annum.
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Gastroenterology team, supporting ward‑based clinical pharmacy services, medicines optimisation and home‑care aspects.
Key Responsibilities
* Medicines reconciliation for patients.
* Support ward‑based dispensing and medicines optimisation.
* Assist in processing home‑care prescriptions for high‑cost medications.
* Review ward stock lists and ensure safe, cost‑effective use of medications.
* Participate in audits, including Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
* Contribute to education and training of pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary teams.
* Engage in continuous two‑way information exchange with the Pharmacy department and directorate team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science.
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Accreditation in Medicines Management or Accuracy Checking (or both).
* Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills.
* Time‑management and organisational skills.
* Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team, and under pressure.
* Experience of a near‑patient ward‑based medicines management service.
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