- To provide a safe and cost‑effective medicines management pharmacy service to patients who are cared for by a designated Urgent Community Response (UCR) team within the Eastern Community Services Division. This will be based in the Exeter Locality.
- To clinically assess and review the medication‑related needs of patients on the Urgent Community Response caseload.
- To be a source of medicines advice to colleagues and key stakeholders with respect to medicines optimisation for patients to support integration across health and social care.
- To promote self‑administration of medication through focusing on adherence interventions for individual patients.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated medicines management technician to join the Exeter Central and East Urgent Community Response team.
The successful candidate will provide a medicines management service to patients in their own homes including medicines reconciliation, assessment of patient’s own drugs and advice regarding medication adherence. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients newly discharged from hospital or who are acutely unwell being cared for in their own home. The team includes nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social care staff.
You will be supported by the Exeter Community Services Pharmacy Team who have developed the home visiting pharmacy service across Exeter and are valued members of the health and social care team. You will be offered full training and opportunities for development appropriate to your role and experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and healthcare professionals whilst developing your skills and experience in Pharmacy.
Working Pattern: Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme.
Salary
- Salary Band 5: £32,073 – £39,043 per annum pro rata
- Frequency Annual
- Vacancy Reference 185-63303-13613
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 15 July, 2026
- Job Category Nursing
- Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered
- Location Poltimore Centre, Exeter Community Hospital, United Kingdom
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