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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-7107486-A
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham University Hospitals
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/06/2025 23:59

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Senior Medicine Management Technician

Band 5

Job overview

We are looking for registered pharmacy technicians with a recognised checking accuracy qualification to join our team of patient-facing Medicines Management Technicians.   

You will work with our clinical pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to optimise the use of medicines rotating within the surgical and medical areas as per rota and supporting some specialist wards when required at NUH. Making a real difference to patient safety, patient experience and satisfaction and operational flow through the Trust. 

You will be fully supported by our team to achieve your full potential as a key member of the team of people looking after our patients.

Main duties of the job

To improve and support the quality of patient care on admission and at discharge within a variety of clinical areas at NUH, through the provision of a professional and effective medicines management service.

This will include the assessment, and where suitable, re-use of patient’s own medications, accurate and meticulous drug histories, thorough patient counselling, timely preparation of discharge prescriptions, one-stop dispensing and authorised self-checking, as well as supporting the ward teams with storage and security issues.

The role involves the supporting dispensary when required and performing weekend duties.  The shifted and bank holiday duties are as follows:

  • To participate in departmental weekends, bank holidays and late duty working as required. At the time of advertising, the weekend rota encompasses 2 half-day shifts every 4/5 weeks at the City campus or 1 full day shift every 4 weeks at the QMC campus. 
  • In addition, the post holder will participate in a system of flexible shifts to facilitate NUH pharmacy opening times.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

 

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information about the job roles and responsibilities. 

 

Person specification

Registered

Essential criteria
  • General Pharmaceutical Council registered Pharmacy Technician
  • • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
Desirable criteria
  • Medicine Management Assessments or Validations (Accredited or proof of in-house training) Proven knowledge and understanding of the medicine management technician role and responsibilities within hospital pharmacy.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical services

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Substantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies
  • • Can demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limits of their authority and knowledge.
  • • Computer literate • Ability to perform and work under pressure to deliver objectives and plans
Desirable criteria
  • • Substantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies • Experience in the admission/discharge processes within hospital pharmacy • Experience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy • Proven knowledge and experience in using computer labelling and stock control systems within hospital pharmacy • Experience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy

Communication

Essential criteria
  • • To communicate information relevant to medicine management back to patients, staff and colleagues • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients • Demonstrates diplomacy in handling difficult staff situations. • To identify compliance issues and action appropriately. • Clear communication

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • • Experience in organising workload to meet pharmacy services and patients’ needs • Self-motivated and able to motivate others • Persuasive • Approachable • Use own initiative and manage own time and deadlines • Demonstrate ability to multitask

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • • Proven evidence of judgement and prioritization skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management. • Proven experience in problem solving • Demonstrates competency under pressure • Accurate with good attention to detail • Good time management
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in data collection, activities and analysis • Ability to delegate and problem solve • Evidence of project work • Evidence of understanding extended technical roles within hospital pharmacy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louisa Dodoo-Ankrah
Job title
Advanced Pharmacy Technician- Clinical Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812279291
Additional information

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