Medicines Management Assistant

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Medicines Management Assistant The closing date is 16 December 2025 Medicines Management Assistant (Band 3, 37.5 hours, Permanent) will support Technicians and Pharmacists in Acute Medical Admissions at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, and occasionally in our Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The role involves direct patient contact and working under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician to assist in delivery of pharmaceutical care within the Trust through a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective medicines management programme. Main duties of the job Optimise patients’ own medicines brought into the hospital through direct or remote discussion with patients, family relatives, and carers. Use interpersonal skills to communicate the medicines optimisation strategy to the multidisciplinary team. Use interpersonal skills to ensure patients/relatives/carers understand the advantages of the Trusts Medicines Management Programme, employing excellent communication, persuasive skills, and knowledge of how to overcome barriers to understanding. Gain consent for the patient’s Summary Care Record to be viewed, ensuring full compliance with access regulations and patient confidentiality procedures. Record information relating to the patient’s medication onto the prescription sheet or, in the future, the electronic system. Following appropriate training and competence, participate in the medicines reconciliation service at ward level, involving ordering medication, assessing patients’ own medicines, and assessing the requirements for compliance aids. Provide pharmacy‑related information to the multidisciplinary team. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion Accountability Respect We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. Benefits include flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. Person Specification Experience Previous experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community. Skills and Knowledge Can communicate effectively with patients and service users, both verbally and in writing. Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas. Careful and accurate worker. Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems. Other Factors Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work competently under pressure. Able to work as part of a large team. Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public. 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. Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr