0985 - Medicines Management Technician

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 8th January 2026.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading NHS foundation trusts in the country renowned for its top performance, friendly culture, and convenient location. Barnsley is close to the M1 and on the edge of the scenic Peak District National Park with close proximity to Leeds and Sheffield. We provide a range of high-quality acute hospital services including emergency department services, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and maternity and childrens services. We also provide a number of specialised services, including cancer and surgical services.

We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status

Within the BHNFT pharmacy department, our aim is to make the best use of the skills of our staff, while promoting a patient-focused multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of an efficient and high-quality service. Our senior leadership team are committed to making our pharmacy department a place where people want to join, stay and develop. Ensuring that our trust values of respect, teamwork and diversity are embedded into everything we do.

Main duties of the job

With a current establishment of over 100 members across all departments we are looking to recruit a compassionate and caring, highly motivated individual to join our already well-established ward-based clinical pharmacy services team.

As a medicines Management Technician, you will work alongside our clinical pharmacists, the wider pharmacy team and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the optimal use of medicines for our patients. Providing Pharmacy services close to patients.

The ideal candidate should approachable, adaptable, hardworking, have a good attention to detail and possess a passion for providing patient centred care. Individuals must also be able to communicate effectively, use their own initiative and manage their own time effectively.

We are looking to recruit full time (37.5) hours per week. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work part time.

For further information or to arrange a visit contact: contact: Suzanne Hayes, Senior Medicines Management Technician (suzanne.hayes@nhs.net) 01226 432047 or Nisha pounj-taylor, principal clinical services pharmacist/Deputy chief pharmacist (Nisha.pounj@nhs.net).

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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