Pharmacy Prescribing Support Technician

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Primary Care team in NHS Wales. The post holder will work independently to provide technical assistance and support the Care Home Team, aiding high-quality prescribing across CTM Care Homes.

The role includes implementing rational repeat prescribing systems in GP practices, developing GP clinical system expertise, and supporting prescribing audits and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Primary Care Prescribing Team to support delivery of safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing across GP practices and Care Home reviews.
• Analyse, maintain and interpret prescribing data, producing reports, audit packs and cost comparison information to support medicines optimisation
• Support Prescribing Advisors with projects, audits and initiatives aligned to Health Board priorities.
• Work with GP practices to review and improve repeat prescribing systems, resolve prescribing queries and implement prescribing strategies and policies.
• Develop action plans with practices, support annual prescribing visits and provide training to practice teams on medicines management processes.
• Collect and analyse clinical and prescribing data to support audits, presenting findings clearly to healthcare professionals.
• Provide advice on medicines to healthcare professionals, patients and carers, including supporting medication reviews and resolving routine dosage queries.
• Monitor prescribing trends and drug spend, contributing to financial efficiency and identifying potential issues such as fraudulent prescription claims.
• Act as an authorised witness for the destruction of Controlled Drugs where required.
• Develop patient education materials and promote collaborative working between GP practices, community pharmacies and wider healthcare teams.

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Primary Care team in NHS Wales. The post holder will work independently to provide technical assistance and support the Care Home Team, aiding high-quality prescribing across CTM Care Homes.

The role includes implementing rational repeat prescribing systems in GP practices, developing GP clinical system expertise, and supporting prescribing audits and data analysis.