Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care, Home Visits

NHS National Services Scotland; Kingholm Quay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Community Directorate Pharmacy Service within the Nithsdale Cluster. You will support medicines management, medication reviews and safe medicines use across GP practices and Pharmacy Hubs.

You will work with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support workers in a friendly team, providing a clinical service to patients and participating in home visits where needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC registration.
• Experience supporting medicines management in primary care is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to GP practices and hubs as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out medicines reconciliation in GP hubs and clinics.
• Deliver face-to-face clinics in GP practices for medication reviews.
• Respond to medicines-related queries and support safe use of medicines.
• Occasional home visits to patients as part of the service.

Skills

Medicines management

Medication reviews

GP practice support

Clinical pharmacy service

Education

Pharmacy Technician Qualification

GPhC registration

Job description

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Community Directorate Pharmacy Service within the Nithsdale Cluster. You will support medicines management, medication reviews and safe medicines use across GP practices and Pharmacy Hubs.

You will work with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support workers in a friendly team, providing a clinical service to patients and participating in home visits where needed.