Role Summary
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.
* Support one‑stop dispensing to facilitate safe and efficient patient discharge.
* Order non-stock medicines for individual patients as required.
* Counsel patients about their medicines, improving understanding and adherence.
* Co‑ordinate the supply of discharge medication to ensure seamless patient care.
* Rotate through all acute site wards and attend community hospital wards when required.
* Dispense and perform final accuracy checking of prescriptions in the dispensary.
About the Role
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We are looking to recruit a Band 5 pharmacy technician who already holds an accredited checking qualification and a medicines management qualification. 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‑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.
Qualifications
Band 5 pharmacy technician, registered, with an accredited checking qualification and a medicines management qualification. Newly qualified or registered pharmacy technicians may apply with a commitment to obtain the necessary qualifications within 6 months.
Working Pattern
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Contact
Kevin Roper, Lead Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management) – phone/email.
Inclusive Employer Statement
As an inclusive employer, Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Benefits
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* 24‑hour paid annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with tenure), comprehensive staff discounts, and opportunities for training and career development.
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