At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Medicines Management team to deliver high-quality care and support patient discharge.
- Company: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a leading employer in Devon.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, staff discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent growth potential and supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your pharmacy career.
- Qualifications: Registered pharmacy technician with a passion for patient care and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 32073 - 39043 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Management team at the Barnstaple site of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the optimal performance of the pharmacy service, working both at ward level and in the dispensary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality care to patients at ward level as part of an efficient medicines management system.
- Undertake medicines reconciliation, ensuring patients' own medicines are suitable for use in hospital.
- Support one-stop dispensing to facilitate safe and efficient patient discharge.
- Order non-stock medicines for individual patients as required.
- Counsel patients about their medicines, improving understanding and adherence.
- Co-ordinate the supply of discharge medication to ensure seamless patient care.
- Rotate through all acute site wards and attend community hospital wards when required.
- Dispensary-based duties, such as dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions.
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 pharmacy technician who already holds an accredited checking qualification and a medicines management qualification. However, if you’re a newly qualified or registered pharmacy technician eager to develop your skills, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work towards a Band 5 post and gain these qualifications within 6-12 months of appointment, with full support from our experienced team.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary and clinical teams, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmacy and medicines management services, ensuring the best possible care for our patients. Your work will include providing a ward-based service to medical and surgical wards, as well as supporting the dispensary team to enhance patient safety and experience.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees. 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.
Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum per rata. Contract Type: Permanent. Closing Date: 20 August, 2026.
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (Band 4-5 Progression) (Internal Only) in Barnstaple employer: Royal Devon
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and a culture that fosters belonging, staff enjoy generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, access to comprehensive occupational health services, and opportunities for further education and training. Located in the beautiful regions of Exeter and Barnstaple, employees can benefit from a healthy work-life balance while contributing to world-class healthcare services for the local community.
