Job summary
We are recruiting two enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to join our Gastroenterology team (32 hours per week) and Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation team (22.5 hours per week).
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. Key duties include medicines reconciliation, supporting ward-based dispensing, and helping ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
These roles are ideal for registered Pharmacy Technicians accredited in medicines management, or newly qualified technicians looking to start their ward-based career. Applicants must hold the NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent and be registered with the GPhC. You must also hold accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking; candidates with only one will be appointed at Band 4 until completing both.
We also welcome applications from student technicians in training to qualify as an MMT and ACT. Pre-registration technicians will remain on their student salary until GPhC registration.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for patients
- To improve the quality of clinical care to patients in the directorate by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patient's own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (including original pack dispensing), near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.
- To support the clinical team in the processing of homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
- To provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
- To participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
- To participate in audits as per Trust requirements, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
- To be an active member of the Pharmacy department and Gastroenterology Pharmacy Team ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards with the Trust.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for patients admitted to units within the directorate.
- To improve the quality of clinical care to patients in the directorate by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patients own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (including original pack dispensing), near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.
- To support the team in the processing of homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
- To provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
- To participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
- To participate in audits as per Trust requirements, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
- To be an active member of the Pharmacy department and directorate team ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards with the Trust.
See attached document for full job description and responsibilities,
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for patients admitted to units within the directorate.
- To improve the quality of clinical care to patients in the directorate by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patients own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (including original pack dispensing), near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.
- To support the team in the processing of homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
- To provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
- To participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
- To participate in audits as per Trust requirements, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
- To be an active member of the Pharmacy department and directorate team ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards with the Trust.
See attached document for full job description and responsibilities,
Person Specification
qualification and experience
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable time management and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of a near-patient ward-based medicines management service
Person Specification
qualification and experience
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable time management and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of 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 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
