
Job overview
Medicines Management Technician, 30 hours per week
If you are looking for new challenges in a supportive and enthusiastic environment in a stunning part of the country, this post could be exactly what you are looking for. The newly created post is located within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides a variety of healthcare services covering the Lake District and is also close to the beautiful Scottish Borders.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department as a Medicines Management Technician within the clinical team at the Cumberland Infirmary,Carlisle.
Training opportunity will be considered for applicants not meeting the full requirements of the person specification via AFC annex 21.
Main duties of the job
To provide a medicines management service to a group of wards, with sessional dispensary cover, in accordance with the objectives of the Pharmacy department and the Trust. To perform a wide range of technical duties to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge, and to work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe, accurate and efficient service for patients.
If you are looking for new challenges in a supportive and enthusiastic environment in a stunning part of the country, this post could be exactly what you are looking for. The newly created post is located within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides a variety of healthcare services covering the Lake District and is also close to the beautiful Scottish Borders.
Our friendly department provides an environment that supports learning, team working and encourages individuals to develop in their role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and practices of a Pharmacy Technician or recognised equivalent
- Accuracy Checking Certificate
- SoPMO modules 1,2,3
- Registered with the general Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Completion or working towards Medicines Management Certificate
- A1 Assessors Award
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to participate fully in the weekend working rota.
- Comply with departmental uniform policy
Desirable
- Driving licence.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Well-developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
- Leadership skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Able to maintain and develop professional relationships.
- Able to identify when advice needs to be sought, recognising personal limitations.
Desirable
- Coaching skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Actively undertaking CPD for all areas of relevant to their role and for changes in Pharmacy practice and self development
- Up to date knowledge of pharmacy operational procedures
- Good dispensing practise
- Checking procedures
- Patient counselling
- Customer services
- Current NHS legislation
- Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- Demonstrate awareness and experience of application of the National agenda for pharmacy within their workplace
- Demonstrate the context of pharmacy in the NHS
- Demonstrate awareness and application of Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Desirable
- IT Skills - Word Processing, Database, presentation package e.g. PowerPoint, e-mail and Internet – computer literate
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This advert is for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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