Medicines Management Technician
The closing date is 01 June 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join a team who provide medicines management support to all HIOWH Trust sites. The post is based at St James' Hospital and there will be a requirement to travel between sites during the working day.
The work is varied and will involve patient counselling, checking drug histories, and updating electronic medication records, assessing the patient's ability to self-medicate, providing a POD verification service on the wards and accurately placing orders for non-stock medication.
The job requires the post holder to manage their time and workload effectively as well as work unsupervised and also to participate in the ACPT rotas within the Trust's pharmacies.
Main duties of the job
To arrange prompt dispensing and delivery of non-stock supplies for patients in line with the hospital formulary, guidance on restricted medication and according to procedures.
To assist in the medication reconciliation process confirming medication currently taken by patient either verbally from patient, relative, GP, or by consulting medical notes.
To appropriately complete all necessary documentation in the units visited.
To ensure medication is transferred with the patient to avoid duplication of supply.
To complete all relevant electronic forms in the event of an error being found on the ward.
To assess compliance with medication and the patient's ability to self-medicate. Where necessary to organise compliance aids for individual patients (Blister packs, Dosett boxes etc) to support independence.
To ensure appropriate patients receive a Medication reminder card on discharge.
To assess suitability, quality, and identity of PODs for extended use.
To assess suitability of patients' own drugs for discharge medicines and organise a timely supply of new or additional items according to local procedures and guidelines.
To comply with legislation changes in relation to the falsified medicines directive.
To provide medicines management support to other community services areas as agreed by the line manager
To collect data for any projects and audits identified as being required by the Trust.
To assist in the production of reports from the data collected.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-COR-7797
Job locations
St James’ Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8LD
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St James’ Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8LD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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