Job Opportunity: PCN Pharmacy Technician at NHS Jobs- Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to ensure the safe and timely provision of prescribed medications. This role includes managing medication supply, assisting pharmacists, and conducting patient safety audits. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Technician qualification and experience in a pharmacy setting. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medication management and supply chain processes.
• Ability to work under supervision and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and timely supply of prescribed medications.
• Assist clinical pharmacists with daily tasks.
• Conduct medication audits for patient safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 05 June 2024

Salary: £28,407.00 to £32,309.00 per year

Additional Salary Information: £28,407.00 – £32,309.00 annually

Hours: Full-time

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

Location: Leeds, LS2 9AE

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: A3902-24-0007

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Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will play a critical role within the LSMP & TLS PCN Pharmacy Team, operating under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Pharmacist. This position ensures the safe, accurate, and timely provision of prescribed medications to patients. Key responsibilities include offering technical and administrative support to clinical pharmacists and clinicians, as well as contributing to the implementation of the Structured Medication Review and Medicines Optimisation DES specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Supply Management: Ensuring the precise and prompt supply of prescribed medications to patients.
• Technical and Administrative Support: Assisting clinical pharmacists and clinicians with their daily tasks.
• Structured Medication Review: Contributing to the implementation of the DES specification for medication reviews and optimization.
• Medication Queries and Reconciliation: Addressing medication-related queries, managing acute prescription requests, and performing medicines reconciliation post-discharge from other care providers.
• Patient Safety Audits: Conducting audits to ensure patient safety in medication prescribing, and presenting findings to the clinical team.
• Liaison and Coordination: Working closely with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, practice and community pharmacists, hospital staff, and patient carers to enhance pharmaceutical care.

For a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

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