Pharmacy Technician at NHS

Job Overview

Position
:
Pharmacy Technician

Posting Date
: 24 May 2024

Salary
: £34,089.00 to £41,498.00 per year

Location
:
London, NW1 5DH

Company
: NHS Jobs

Job Type
:
Permanent

Reference
: E

Final date to receive applications
: 14 June 2024

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician, supporting Clinical Pharmacists within the Primary Care Network (PCN). This role involves delivering medicine management services, optimizing prescribing practices, and enhancing patient care in accordance with NHS guidelines.

• Medicine Management
  :
  Assist with medicines optimization, carry out medicine switches, and review patient records in line with protocols.
• Prescribing Process Improvement
  :
  Promote electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering, and report on key performance indicators.
• Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with GP practices, Senior Clinical Pharmacists, and other pharmacy stakeholders.
• Data Handling
  :
  Maintain relevant information systems and databases, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
• Workload Management
  :
  Organize and plan your workload to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Audit Participation
  :
  Conduct and share results of clinical audits to drive practice improvements.
• Drug Alerts
  :
  Act on MHRA drug alerts, advising on medication changes where necessary.
• Financial Monitoring
  :
  Monitor prescribing expenditure and propose cost-effective changes.

• Proficiency in using clinical systems like Systm One for prescribing audits.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex information with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Support COVID-19 vaccine management tasks.
• Promote equality and diversity within the workplace.
• Uphold principles of openness, transparency, and candor.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and infection prevention policies.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care and the efficiency of general practice within the NHS framework. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply for this job by submitting your application before the closing date on 14 June 2024.