Pharmacy Prescribing Support Technician

NHS Lothian; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS Lothian Pharmacy Primary Care team is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to medicines management across general practices in NHS Lothian. The role focuses on promoting evidence-based prescribing and reducing risk to patients.

You will work in partnership with clinicians and staff to analyse prescribing information, support practice-based initiatives, and help implement cost-effective prescribing strategies across HSCPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in medicines management or healthcare data analysis is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with general practices and colleagues.
• Understanding of cost-effective prescribing principles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medicines management services across NHS Lothian.
• Analyse prescribing information and support practice-based prescribing initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing to reduce patient risk.

Job description

The NHS Lothian Pharmacy Primary Care team is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to medicines management across general practices in NHS Lothian. The role focuses on promoting evidence-based prescribing and reducing risk to patients.

You will work in partnership with clinicians and staff to analyse prescribing information, support practice-based initiatives, and help implement cost-effective prescribing strategies across HSCPs.