Job summary
As a Medicines Management Technician at North Devon District Hospital, you will join a small and friendly team, playing a crucial role in delivering a high-quality medicines management service across a diverse range of wards.
The successful candidates will provide a medicines management service across the acute trust, including one stop dispensing, assessment of patients own drugs, medicines reconciliation, discharge facilitation and be part of the technician checking rota as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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More detail about the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly Medicines Management team in North Devon. We have a fully electronic prescribing system which is increasing the involvement and engagement of patients, carers and staff, transforming clinical services and care.
Our team of hardworking, focused, ambitious and friendly Medicines Management Technicians have helped develop the service across the trust and are valued members of the Clinical Pharmacy and ward teams making this is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and healthcare professionals whilst developing your skills and experience in Pharmacy.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. Thats why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. So if you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we may be able to offer a relocation allowance to help ease the transition. For further details, please contact us using the details below.
This post is suitable for those registered technicians who already have an appropriate accredited checking qualification and medicines management qualification. However, we would welcome applications from registered technicians/newly qualified technicians without these qualifications who would be keen to work towards a Band 5 post and to achieve the qualifications within twelve months of appointment.
Working Pattern: hours per week with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Kevin Roper, Lead Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management)on01271335994 or email .
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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