Medicines Safety & Governance Technician (Internal Only)

Job summary

The successful candidate will support the Medication Safety Officer and Pharmacy leadership to improve medicines safety and governance across the Trust by leading and/or collaborating on audits, quality improvement initiatives, and safety projects; whilst ensuring compliance with medicines management policies and relevant standards. They will analyse medication-related data, investigate incidents (including controlled drugs), contribute to root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to reduce risk and enhance patient safety, while also contributing/supporting operational core pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

• Date posted: 12 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 185-1421-13265
• Job locations: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career in medicines safety and governance? Are you keen to progress, while working alongside a team of professionals that make a real difference to patient care?

As Medicines Safety and Governance Pharmacy Technician you will join our friendly Pharmacy team at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) and play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Pharmacy Service and promoting and improving the safe use of medicines.

We have a fully electronic patient record and prescribing system which is increasing the involvement and engagement of patients, carers and staff, transforming clinical services and care

Job Description

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Please note this job description is subject to final job matching process.

Job responsibilities

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

More detail about the role

This role is suitable for registered and Pharmacy technicians that have significant experience in hospital pharmacy who can show initiative and are

If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfill this role we look forward to hearing from you.

Working Pattern: 27 hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Interview Date: 17th July 2026

For further information please contact: Joe Maguire, Medication Safety and Deputy Chief Pharmacist joe.maguire@nhs.net

This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.