About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered Pharmacy technician looking to further your experience in Mental Health care?
We are recruiting a Medicines Management Technician (MMT) to join our pharmacy team where you'll provide support to a variety of wards across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. You'll be based at our Warneford and Littlemore sites in Oxford, with some on-site work at the Fulbrook Centre (Churchill Hospital).
Medicines optimisation is at the heart of the service we provide, so if you are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have experience in, or have a passion for mental health pharmacy, we would love to hear from you!
The ability to travel freely between sites across the Trust (e.g. Wiltshire) is essential for this role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
If you don't meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch.
Main duties of the job
Be an effective and proactive member of our team, physically based on one of our clinical sites in Oxford. The ability to travel between sites within the directorate will be required. Responsible for the supply of medication to patients. Complete Medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients. Provide medicines management support to wards, including Mental health specialities such as Eating disorders, Child and Adolescent as well as Adults of working age. Participate in discharge planning. Ensure compliance with Mental Health Act requirements, relating to medicines. Provide dispensary support as per rota. Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Support service improvement and becoming an integral part of the clinical team. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
The Oxford Health Pharmacy & Medicines Management service employs approximately 80 staff, predominantly Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants supported by Dispensary and administrative staff. Clinical pharmacists and medicines management technicians (MMTs) are based on clinical sites with supply and support functions at hubs in Oxfordshire. The department provides services to our mental health and community hospital patients, alongside other community-based patients and teams.
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
Medicines management accreditation Accredited Checking Technician
Knowledge Essential
Competence in the use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
Previous experience using Ascribe Pharmacy System Previous experience using Bettermeds ePMA System
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a registered Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience in mental health pharmacy
Others Essential
Drivers licence and access to vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Warneford Hospital
Oxford
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)