Medicines Management Technician

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Do you want to join a friendly, growing, forward thinking pharmacy team?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a patient-orientated Medicines Management Technician, to join the pharmacy team providing a service to Community Hospitals wards.

Medicines optimisation is at the heart of the service we provide in Oxfordshire Community Hospitals , so, if you are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you have experience in, or would like to try your hand in secondary care pharmacy, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will work as an effective and proactive member of the Medicines Management Team, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care, in accordance with Government legislation and guidance, and local policies and procedures.

The Oxford Health Pharmacy & Medicines Management service employs approximately 80 staff, predominantly clinical pharmacists, and technicians, supported by dispensary and administrative staff. Clinical pharmacists and medicines management technicians (MMTs) are working at clinical sites with supply and support functions at hubs in Oxfordshire. The department provides services to our community hospital and mental health patients, alongside other community-based patients and teams.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CS5871287-D

Job locations

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Sandford Lane

Oxford

OX1 5RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Medicines Management Service is highly respected within and beyond Oxford Health and our staff are considered integrated members of patient-focused multi-disciplinary teams.

Please see attached Job Description/person Specification for full duties.

Please do get in touch on the details below if you would like to ask us any questions about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Medicines Management Service is highly respected within and beyond Oxford Health and our staff are considered integrated members of patient-focused multi-disciplinary teams.

Please see attached Job Description/person Specification for full duties.

Please do get in touch on the details below if you would like to ask us any questions about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhc registered Medicines Management Technician

Desirable

  • Advanced medicines management accreditation

Knowledge

Essential

  • Competence in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e.spreadsheets word processing, presentation software
  • Ability to use a Pharmacy patient record and supply system

Desirable

  • Accredited Checking Technician

Experience

Essential

  • Technician experience in pharmacy setting.

Desirable

  • Experience in hospital pharmacy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhc registered Medicines Management Technician

Desirable

  • Advanced medicines management accreditation

Knowledge

Essential

  • Competence in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e.spreadsheets word processing, presentation software
  • Ability to use a Pharmacy patient record and supply system

Desirable

  • Accredited Checking Technician

Experience

Essential

  • Technician experience in pharmacy setting.

Desirable

  • Experience in hospital pharmacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Sandford Lane

Oxford

OX1 5RW


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Sandford Lane

Oxford

OX1 5RW


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Pharmacist (Community Hospitals)

Michal Ciesielski

michal.ciesielski@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07864982377

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CS5871287-D

Job locations

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Sandford Lane

Oxford

OX1 5RW


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