Medicines Management Technician

Job overview

Permanent  Full-time

We are looking for someone to join our team, contributing to an efficient and accurate Medicines Management service. Your role will include assessing patient medication histories, supporting discharge planning, and ensuring the availability and suitability of medicines.

About Us: The Medicine Management Technician team consists of 10 technicians working with the Ward Pharmacist. Our Pharmacy department provides a progressive service supporting a range of patients. Joining us means becoming part of a patient-focused, rewarding environment, with opportunities for professional development and collaborative working.

About You: You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and an Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician. Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Join us at Sheffield Children’s and be a valued member of our team!

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Work across a variety of wards and departments, delivering ward pharmacy services, offering advice, and supplying relevant guidelines, and up-to-date information to support ward nursing staff.
• Participate in the medicines management service, including assessing the availability and suitability of patients’ own medicines, and referring non-standard prescriptions to the relevant authority.
• Participate in the discharge planning process, ensuring the efficient and accurate provision of medicines for patients to take home, including providing appropriate patient counselling.
• Contribute to the Medicines Reconciliation service on inpatient wards, ensuring accurate medication histories.
• Work with the inpatient dispensary team, providing Accuracy Checking cover when needed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3213 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note:  We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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