Pharmacy Technician

• Support the Pharmacy Team with medicines optimisation activities.
• Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice policies and national guidance.
• Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Update and maintain accurate patient medication records using the practice clinical system.
• Identify patients requiring medication reviews and refer them appropriately within the Pharmacy Team.
• Respond to routine medication queries from patients, pharmacies and healthcare professionals within the scope of the Pharmacy Technician role.
• Assist with prescribing safety audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support patient recall programmes for medication monitoring.
• Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals, care homes and other healthcare providers regarding medication-related matters.
• Promote safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with confidentiality, GDPR and practice policies.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Undertake medication reviews within your competency
• Action MHRA safety alerts
• Monitor shared care agreements

• Support the Pharmacy Team with medicines optimisation activities.
• Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice protocols.
• Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Identify patients requiring medication reviews and refer them appropriately.
• Respond to routine medicines-related queries within the scope of the role.
• Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers regarding medication issues.
• Support prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with prescribing safety alerts, monitoring and patient recalls.
• Promote safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, NHS policies and GPhC professional standards.
• Participate in mandatory training, annual appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation and repeat prescribing
• Understanding of medication reconciliation processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Willingness to undertake continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience within General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems
• Knowledge of NHS prescribing guidance and medicines management