Senior Pharmacy Technician- Medicines Management
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Senior Pharmacy Technician- Medicines Management
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
NHS Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours Per Week: full time 37.5
Contract Type: 1 X Temporary for 12 months
Main duties of the job
To work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists supporting the Medicines Management service to the wards, to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care in the management of their medication. Duties will include medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients own drugs (PODs), checking of medication for discharge and the counselling of patients. To be involved in developing and delivering enhanced medicines management services and training.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2729O
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support medicines reconciliation by confirming and documenting medication taken by patients pre - admission to hospital, using a range of sources in line with the current trust Medicines Reconciliation policy
- To assess the suitability, quality, and identity of PODs for extended use on the wards and as discharge medicines as per work instructions.
- To appropriately resolve any discrepancies or interventions involving the patients drug history and refer to the ward pharmacist or appropriate health care professional where necessary.
- Liaise with staff and / or patients / relatives on the wards to establish discharge plans and needs and to enable adequate prioritisation for supply of prescriptions, optimise the process and provide a safe and efficient service.
- Prepare supplies by dispensing or checking, for inpatients and TTOs in a timely, legally, and ethically acceptable manner to meet customer needs.
- To identify and address any compliance / concordance issues, liaising with other healthcare professionals where necessary.
- To provide information / counselling on the use of medicines to selected patients and / or carers, taking into consideration the level of understanding and emotional well-being.
- As part of the pharmacy team organise, where necessary, compliance aids for individual patients prior to discharge from hospital e.g. medication reminder cards (green cards).
- To liaise with other health care professionals within primary and secondary care with regards to pharmaceutical discharge needs of patients, particularly for patients who are at risk of readmission because of poor compliance / concordance or where follow up regarding supply is necessary.
- To act as a training facilitator and assessor to provide competency-based training and assessment to pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians, ATOs and pre-registration pharmacy graduates using competency based training packages, providing feedback, and setting up action plans for development where necessary.
For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support medicines reconciliation by confirming and documenting medication taken by patients pre - admission to hospital, using a range of sources in line with the current trust Medicines Reconciliation policy
- To assess the suitability, quality, and identity of PODs for extended use on the wards and as discharge medicines as per work instructions.
- To appropriately resolve any discrepancies or interventions involving the patients drug history and refer to the ward pharmacist or appropriate health care professional where necessary.
- Liaise with staff and / or patients / relatives on the wards to establish discharge plans and needs and to enable adequate prioritisation for supply of prescriptions, optimise the process and provide a safe and efficient service.
- Prepare supplies by dispensing or checking, for inpatients and TTOs in a timely, legally, and ethically acceptable manner to meet customer needs.
- To identify and address any compliance / concordance issues, liaising with other healthcare professionals where necessary.
- To provide information / counselling on the use of medicines to selected patients and / or carers, taking into consideration the level of understanding and emotional well-being.
- As part of the pharmacy team organise, where necessary, compliance aids for individual patients prior to discharge from hospital e.g. medication reminder cards (green cards).
- To liaise with other health care professionals within primary and secondary care with regards to pharmaceutical discharge needs of patients, particularly for patients who are at risk of readmission because of poor compliance / concordance or where follow up regarding supply is necessary.
- To act as a training facilitator and assessor to provide competency-based training and assessment to pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians, ATOs and pre-registration pharmacy graduates using competency based training packages, providing feedback, and setting up action plans for development where necessary.
For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience/ Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Good interpersonal and counselling skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Supervisory skills - able to help a team prioritise and work safely and effectively under pressure.
- Range of IT skills.
- Knowledge of computer-based system.
- Able to use initiative whilst knowing when to refer.
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
Desirable
- Previous ward-based experience.
- Skilled in delivering training.
- Able to contribute to writing procedures and training packages.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English, Maths, Science and 2 other GCSEs or equivalent.
- BTEC (Pharmaceutical Science) or recognised equivalent and/ or NVQ level 3 (Pharmaceutical Science).
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Medicines Management Technician Qualification.
- Recognised Accredited Checking Technician Qualification.
Desirable
- Foundation Degree in Medicines Management.
- Accredited facilitator for either ACPT, MMT or communication skills.
- Practice supervisor/ Educational Supervisor course.
- NVQ assessor.
Experience/ Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Good interpersonal and counselling skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Supervisory skills - able to help a team prioritise and work safely and effectively under pressure.
- Range of IT skills.
- Knowledge of computer-based system.
- Able to use initiative whilst knowing when to refer.
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
Desirable
- Previous ward-based experience.
- Skilled in delivering training.
- Able to contribute to writing procedures and training packages.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English, Maths, Science and 2 other GCSEs or equivalent.
- BTEC (Pharmaceutical Science) or recognised equivalent and/ or NVQ level 3 (Pharmaceutical Science).
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Medicines Management Technician Qualification.
- Recognised Accredited Checking Technician Qualification.
Desirable
- Foundation Degree in Medicines Management.
- Accredited facilitator for either ACPT, MMT or communication skills.
- Practice supervisor/ Educational Supervisor course.
- NVQ assessor.
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).
Additional information
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Louise Bond
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2729O
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
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