Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7839503/321-CSS-7552776-B5 |
Summary
We are recruiting two enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to join our Gastroenterology team (32 hours per week) and Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation team (22.5 hours per week).
You will support ward based clinical pharmacy services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, working with clinical pharmacists and medicines management technicians to deliver medicines optimisation. Key duties include medicines reconciliation, supporting ward-based dispensing, and helping ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
These roles are ideal for registered Pharmacy Technicians accredited in medicines management, or newly qualified technicians looking to start their ward-based career. Applicants must hold the NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent and be registered with the GPhC. You must also hold accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking; candidates with only one will be appointed at Band 4 until completing both.
We also welcome applications from student technicians in training to qualify as an MMT and ACT. Pre-registration technicians will remain on their student salary until GPhC registration.
1. To undertake medicines reconciliation for patients
2. To improve the quality of clinical care to patients in the directorate by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patient’s own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (including original pack dispensing), near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.
3. To support the clinical team in the processing of homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
4. To provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
5. To participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
6. To participate in audits as per Trust requirements, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
7. To be an active member of the Pharmacy department and Gastroenterology Pharmacy Team ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards with the Trust.
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1. To undertake medicines reconciliation for patients admitted to units within the directorate.
2. To improve the quality of clinical care to patients in the directorate by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patient’s own drugs (PODs), facilitating efficient supply of medications (including original pack dispensing), near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.
3. To support the team in the processing of homecare prescriptions for high cost medications.
4. To provide a clinical pharmacy service that ensures the safe and cost effective use of medications, including reviewing ward stock lists.
5. To participate in the education and training of other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
6. To participate in audits as per Trust requirements, for example Safe & Secure Storage of Medicines and Controlled Drug audits.
7. To be an active member of the Pharmacy department and directorate team ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards with the Trust.
See attached document for full job description and responsibilities,
This advert closes on Friday 13 Mar 2026
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