Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Acute Medicine team.Oxford Centre for Enablement, a purpose-built rehabilitation centre on the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) site in Oxford. The OCE houses a number of multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient services aimed at supporting people recovering from, and living with, disabling conditions. OCE's inpatient service providesLevel 1 and level 2 inpatient neurological rehabilitationfor patients needing highly specialist rehabilitation from Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.

This role is mainly based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) which sits under the Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation directorate. You may also be on the John Radcliff site for duties within Acute Medicine.

The role is ideal for registered Pharmacy Technicians accredited in medicines management, or newly qualified technicians looking to start their ward-based career. Applicants must hold the NVQ Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent and be registered with the GPhC. You must also hold accreditation in medicines management or accuracy checking; candidates with only one will be appointed at Band 4 until completing both.

We also welcome applications from student technicians in training to qualify as an MMT and ACT. Pre-registration technicians will remain on their student salary until GPhC registration.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide and develop clinical pharmacy services provided to the Oxfordshire Centre of Enablement (OCE) including the multidisciplinary Oxford Spasticity Service according to Trust agreed standards including providing specialist advice on all aspects of medication prescribing, supply, administration and patients' counselling.

2. Work closely with the neuro-rehabilitation pharmacist and nursing teams to ensure and monitor safe and cost-effective medication practices are adhered to.

3. Work with the pharmacist to facilitate supported and self-administration of medicines by patients at the OCE as part of their rehabilitation

4. Medicines Management aims to maximise the efficient, safe and cost-effective use of medicines, focused around the needs of patients.

5. Work with the AMR directorate lead and other technicians in the team to ensure efficient and safe working practices with rotational pharmacists, medicines management technicians and ward- based assistants.

6. Work collaboratively with the OCE clinical unit team to support strategic developments of the service e.g. improved discharge processes, safe prescribing pathways, MDT training

7. Be an active member of the pharmacy department and of AMR Directorate team and ensure continuous two-way exchange of information to maintain high standards of medicines use within the Trust.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channeland theOneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUESvideo.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

321-MRC-OCE-8333919-B5

Job locations

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - Part of Oxford University Hospital

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To be an accredited technician in Medicines Management.

2. To be an accredited accuracy technician checker.

3. To be part of the Pharmacy team providing a near-patient medicines management service to ward areas.

4. Support self-administration of medicines by patients at the OCE as part of their rehabilitation

5. To assess PODs according to the Trusts criteria, and to implement and maintain the POD scheme according to Trust policies.

6. To train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff regarding the POD scheme.

7. To initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop/full pack dispensing.

8. To complete medicines reconciliation using a variety of available sources.

9. To aid discharge planning in conjunction with the clinical pharmacist and ward staff.

10. To become accredited to endorse TTOs prior to verification.

11. To undertake patient counselling on selected patients e.g. warfarin initiation, inhaler counselling.

12. To appropriately adapt communication methods and styles according to the needs of the patient and other staff.

13. To work with the clinical pharmacist to counsel patients on their discharge medication.

14. To complete controlled drug checks for selected wards within the Directorate.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To be an accredited technician in Medicines Management. 2. To be an accredited accuracy technician checker. 3. To be part of the Pharmacy team providing a near-patient medicines management service to ward areas. 4. Support self-administration of medicines by patients at the OCE as part of their rehabilitation 5. To assess PODs according to the Trusts criteria, and to implement and maintain the POD scheme according to Trust policies. 6. To train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff regarding the POD scheme. 7. To initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop/full pack dispensing. 8. To complete medicines reconciliation using a variety of available sources. 9. To aid discharge planning in conjunction with the clinical pharmacist and ward staff. 10. To become accredited to endorse TTOs prior to verification. 11. To undertake patient counselling on selected patients e.g. warfarin initiation, inhaler counselling. 12. To appropriately adapt communication methods and styles according to the needs of the patient and other staff. 13. To work with the clinical pharmacist to counsel patients on their discharge medication. 14. To complete controlled drug checks for selected wards within the Directorate. Please refer to the full job description and person specification

Person Specification

qualification and experience

Essential

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of a near-patient ward-based medicines management service

Person Specification qualification and experience Essential Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills Demonstrable time management and organisational skills Enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and under pressure Desirable Experience of a near-patient ward-based medicines management service

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - Part of Oxford University Hospital

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - Part of Oxford University Hospital

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)