For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician looking for a new role in a dynamic and patient focused environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dependable and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with an interest in Healthcare for the Older Person to join our dynamic Pharmacy team. An ideal candidate will have initiative, a flexible and adaptable approach to work and an enthusiasm to develop their experience within the community setting. You will join the well-established Community Services Pharmacy Team based in Exeter to provide clinical and practical expertise to enable patients to take their medicines as prescribed and independently. You will provide medicines optimisation services to patients in their usual place of residence. This will include medicines reconciliation, clinical prioritisation for pharmacist review and providing medicines-related advice to professionals, staff and patients to help solve issues with adherence and the management of long-term conditions. You will be working within multidisciplinary teams including prescribers, nurses, therapists and social care staff to support patients to manage medicines safely. You will work as part of a co-ordinated care team to deliver a high quality, person-centred medicines management and optimisation service. Additionally, the wider team provides a clinical pharmacy service to Eastern Community Hospital intermediate-care inpatient units in Tiverton, Sidmouth and Exmouth. You will be trained to provide a medicines management service when cover is needed in the community hospitals to provide resilience in the service. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills, with outstanding interpersonal skills. You must have an eye for detail, be a good problem solver and be able to prioritise your workload. The team will support you in this exciting opportunity for personal development. We will provide clinical in-house training and support to ensure effective use of our electronic prescribing and medical record system, EPIC. You must be able to travel to meet the requirements of the role e.g. visit patients in usual place of residence. Prior medicines management experience is desirable. This role is suitable not only for technicians that already hold a Medicines Management Accreditation but also as a Band 4 to 5 progressive role for newly qualified technicians or technicians that are due to qualify in September 2025 and are working towards their Medicines Management Accreditation. If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Interview Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025 For further information or for an informal discussion please contact: Kari-Anne Anderton, Community Services Locality Lead Pharmacist on 01392 465636/07762 409112/ kari-anne.anderton@nhs.net or Suzy Bidwell, Clinical Pharmacy Manager (Community) on 07825904604/ Suzanne.bidwell@nhs.net Please note that the Job Description attached is awaiting the outcome of formal matching and therefore may be subject to change 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.