Job summary Do you want to join a friendly, growing, forward thinking pharmacy team? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a patient-orientated Pharmacy Technician to join our team and help provide a Medicines Management service to Community Hospital in-patient wards. Medicines optimisation is at the heart of the service we provide in Oxfordshire's 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'll 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. Duties will include: Complete a 'medicines reconciliation' for all new admissions according to national standards, which will include accessing the Trust Electronic Health Record, contacting hospitals, GP surgeries,community pharmacies and talking to service users/carers to compile a complete and accurate list of current medication Conduct Controlled Drug reconciliation on a three-monthly basis and report results to Site Lead and ward/department managers Be responsible for the maintenance of the Patients Own Drugs (PODs) scheme for designated wards according to Trust policy Train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff in the use of PODs To supply non-stock items according to department procedures Dispense short leave and discharge prescriptions on site, where appropriate Work with clinical teams to review and update ward stock lists for designated wards Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties 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 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 267-CS6855460-A Job locations Pharmacy Department - Cross site working Sandford Lane Oxfordshire OX1 5RP Job description Job responsibilities 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. Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities 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. Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhc registered Medicines Management Technician NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Services Desirable Advanced medicines management accreditation Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician or will to work towards Skills Essential Competence in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e.spreadsheets word processing, presentation software Communicate openly, honestly and professionally Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience Essential Previous experience of Hospital or Community Pharmacy Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy other Essential Ability to move between sites Desirable Driving licence Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhc registered Medicines Management Technician NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Services Desirable Advanced medicines management accreditation Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician or will to work towards Skills Essential Competence in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e.spreadsheets word processing, presentation software Communicate openly, honestly and professionally Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience Essential Previous experience of Hospital or Community Pharmacy Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy other Essential Ability to move between sites Desirable Driving licence 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 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). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Pharmacy Department - Cross site working Sandford Lane Oxfordshire OX1 5RP Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)