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Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician


Company : DiabloRosso


Location : Chesterfield, England


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theMedicines Management Pharmacy Technicianrole atDiabloRosso 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theMedicines Management Pharmacy Technicianrole atDiabloRosso Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Team at Chesterfield. Visiting our new mental health inpatient wards alongside visiting Community Mental Health Teams, Crisis Teams and Dementia Rapid Response Teams on a rotational basis. Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Team at Chesterfield. Visiting our new mental health inpatient wards alongside visiting Community Mental Health Teams, Crisis Teams and Dementia Rapid Response Teams on a rotational basis.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medicines Management Technician to participate in the pharmacy department's safe, effective, and responsive pharmaceutical supply services to Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.We have recently moved over to our exciting new purpose built mental health facility. Three wards will be based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and one Older Adult Ward based at Walton Hospital.Main duties of the jobParticipate in supporting a high-quality medicine management service that is accurate, effective, efficient and safe to all wards.Ensure all new Inpatient, Crisis Team and Dementia Rapid Response admissions are reconciled in line with national and local policies and medicines are ordered in a timely manner to patients within the Trust.Work closely with Chesterfield Royal Hospital Pharmacy in line with our Service Level Agreement to support medication supplies to wards.Provide medicines information and support to patients and carers to optimise treatment outcomes.Ensure all pharmacy audits are completed as per schedule and governance standards are always adhered to. Ensuring all action plans are followed up.Provide support to the dispensary at Kingsway Hospital, Derby. Completing a regular dispensing/accuracy checking session.Independently travel between sites. Travel costs will be reimbursed.About UsJoin 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives.CQC rated us as 'GOOD overall, commenting on how our colleagues treated patients with compassion and kindness and felt positive and proud about working for the trust.Benefits Include:Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunitiesDetailsDate posted13 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro-rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number383-MED-5842-25Job locationsDerwent UnitCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.The Role Will Include:Regular ward and Community Mental Health team visits Medicine reconciliation and checking of PODs Completion of Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) dashboard Patient counselling Inpatient top up and stock top up Pharmacy governance audits Accuracy checking of medicines is desirable if suitably qualified or full training will be provided.The pharmacy department promotes a culture of continuing education and development: applicants will be expected to aspire to further enhancing their own knowledge and skills.This post will be based at Derwent Unit, Chesterfield.You will have a BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science alongside NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical skills qualification or equivalent.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.The Role Will Include:Regular ward and Community Mental Health team visits Medicine reconciliation and checking of PODs Completion of Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) dashboard Patient counselling Inpatient top up and stock top up Pharmacy governance audits Accuracy checking of medicines is desirable if suitably qualified or full training will be provided.The pharmacy department promotes a culture of continuing education and development: applicants will be expected to aspire to further enhancing their own knowledge and skills.This post will be based at Derwent Unit, Chesterfield.You will have a BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science alongside NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical skills qualification or equivalent.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRecognised Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus under pinning knowledge from BTEC) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a qualified technician or obtainingDesirableAccredited Checking qualification or evidence of Hospital in house validationsSkillsEssentialDemonstrate competence in using computer packages, word, excel, powerpoint, internet & email Shows good communication skills Interpersonal skills, work unsupervised/part of a team/motivated to work on own High level of Accuracy/attention to detail Able to logically solve problems Able to work flexibly within a team Workload allocation/Skill mix Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to logically resolved problems relating to staffing, medicines & ITDesirableKnowledge of EMIS Experience of Counselling patients Experience of TraningExperienceEssentialCurrent and up to date pharmacy experience including dispensing, medicine management, pharmacy audits and ward services Good understanding of data protection Familiarity with drug names and basic clinical informationDesirableExperience of working in mental health Knowledge of NHSTrust ValuesEssentialPeople first, Do your best, Value & RespectPerson SpecificationEssentialPeople first, Do your best, Value & RespectDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressDerwent UnitCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressDerwent UnitCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Strategic Management Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DiabloRosso by 2x Get notified about new Pharmacy Technician jobs inChesterfield, England, United Kingdom . 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