Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 12 May 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Gastroenterology team.
In this role you will support ward‑based clinical pharmacy services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, working with clinical pharmacists and medicines management technicians to deliver medicines optimisation and to support the expanding home‑care component of the service. Key duties include medicines reconciliation, ward‑based dispensing, and ensuring safe and effective use of medicines.
Responsibilities
* Undertake medicines reconciliation for patients admitted to units within the directorate.
* Improve the quality of clinical care by implementing an efficient medicines management system, including the use of patients' own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (original pack dispensing), near‑patient discharge systems, and counselling patients about their medicines.
* Support the clinical team in processing home‑care prescriptions for high‑cost medications.
* Provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost‑effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
* Participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
* Participate in audits as required by the Trust, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
* Act as an active member of the Pharmacy department and Gastroenterology Pharmacy Team, ensuring continuous two‑way exchange of information to maintain high standards within the Trust.
Qualifications
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent.
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Accreditation in medicines management and accuracy checking (or both); candidates with only one will be appointed at Band 4 until completing both.
* Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrable time‑management and organisational skills.
* Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible, able to work independently, as part of a team, and under pressure.
* Experience in a near‑patient ward‑based medicines management service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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