Job overview
We are recruiting for a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to support a dynamic pharmacy team in delivering excellent patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Medicine Management Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly and professional pharmacy team at the Lister Hospital.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract
You will be responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within our Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective medicines management service.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
You will work under the supervision of the Lead Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective medicines management programme.
To supervise the Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant (MMPAs) team at the Lister Hospital.
To support the Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPTs) and Pharmacists and nurses at ward level to provide medicines management services.
To produce and implement policies and procedures in line with medicines management process for wards/area.
To participate and assist in the development of the medicines management service on the wards.
Work collaboratively with the Patient Safety team, clinical services, frontline staff and managers to identify opportunities for improving medicines management compliance across the organisation.
To oversee/co-ordinate and monitor the safety and security process of medicines storage in all areas within the hospital and implement policies, propose changes to working practices.
To assist with the training of Pharmacy technicians, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, MMPAs, junior pharmacists, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the medicines management process.
To supervise and co-ordinate the MMPAs to respond to urgent supply issues and queries as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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This advert is for Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12 months End date 31-Aug-2027). The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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