Medicines Safety and Governance Pharmacy Technician

More detail about the role
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career in medicines safety and governance? Are you keen to progress, while working alongside a team of professionals that make a real difference to patient care?

As Medicines Safety and Governance Pharmacy Technician you will join our friendly Pharmacy team at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) and play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Pharmacy Service and promoting and improving the safe use of medicines.

We have a fully electronic patient record and prescribing system which is increasing the involvement and engagement of patients, carers and staff, transforming clinical services and care.

This role is suitable for registered Pharmacy technicians that have significant experience in hospital pharmacy who can show initiative.
Working Pattern: 27 hours per week
Interview Date: Friday 21st August 2026
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact: Joe Maguire, Medication Safety and Deputy Chief Pharmacist View email address on meeveem.com
Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working. Please note that in order to deliver a high standard of care to patients the Pharmacy service operates 7 days a week and staff are therefore required to work some weekends as part of their contracted hours.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you will start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• 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

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.