Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
The post holder will provide professional leadership to a team of medicines management technicians across the Norfolk localities. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacists, nursing and medical staff, the post holder will ensure the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines for service users.
The role includes accuracy checking, leading on medicines reconciliation, medication supply processes and discharge support, as well as contributing to clinical governance activities including audit, training and service improvement. The post holder will have responsibility for line management, supervision and development of pharmacy technicians and assistants, ensuring high standards of practice and compliance with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
This post is based within our West Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth and Waveney localities and will be based in Norwich. The post holder will be required to work across all localities, visiting sites on a regular basis to ensure service quality, consistency and oversight.
- Lead the delivery, development and continuous improvement of the medicines optimisation technician service within designated clinical areas.
- Support service users with medicines education and adherence in line with a recovery‑focused approach, including safe and timely discharge.
- Provide day‑to‑day line management, supervision and professional support to pharmacy technicians and assistants.
- Deliver and coordinate medicines management training for nursing, pharmacy and wider healthcare staff.
- Contribute to the induction, training and ongoing development of pharmacy staff.
- Work in partnership with senior pharmacy leadership team to deliver service improvement initiatives, manage defined projects or workstreams, and achieve agreed outcomes.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your wellbeing, development and career progression, including:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Extensive in‑house and external training programmes
- Clear opportunities for career development and progression
- Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 33 days with length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Staff physiotherapy service
- Access to NHS discounts and additional benefits
Our services are innovative, forward‑looking and digitally enabled, operating at the forefront of care and continuous improvement. We foster a strong professional culture with a clear focus on quality, safety and delivering the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.
We are a Trust with ambition. While we recognise the challenges within mental health services, we are committed to meaningful transformation and improvement. We are looking for values‑driven people who want to make a difference and contribute to shaping our future. You will be supported by strong professional networks and a compassionate, experienced leadership teams that genuinely cares about its people.
Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be 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.
