Job summaryWe 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.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.
About usOxford 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 responsibilitiesThe 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.
Person SpecificationQualifications- 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
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
