Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician — Ward & Discharge Expert

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team. You will provide a patient-centred medicines management service, supporting safe and economical medicine use throughout the patient journey in collaboration with pharmacists and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, transcribing, POD assessments, counselling, and supporting discharge planning and medicines optimisation on inpatient wards.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with UK GPhC registration.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation and transcribing.
• Experience in ward-based pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients.
• Document accurate medication histories from all sources.
• Assess PODs for suitability during admission and discharge.
• Undertake medicines transcribing per Trust policy and competency.
• Assist pharmacists in medicines optimisation strategies.
• Contribute to reducing medication risks and harm.
• Support continuity of care across admission, transfer and discharge.

Skills

Medicines reconciliation

POD assessments

Dispensing duties

Patient counselling

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Tech

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team. You will provide a patient-centred medicines management service, supporting safe and economical medicine use throughout the patient journey in collaboration with pharmacists and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, transcribing, POD assessments, counselling, and supporting discharge planning and medicines optimisation on inpatient wards.