Pharmacy Technician

NHS Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medicines management within a general practice setting. You will work under supervision with Practice Pharmacists and GPs to reconcile medicines, process prescriptions, and assist with monitoring and recalls.

You will contribute to patient safety, conduct audits, and support cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the team, collaborating with community pharmacies and other care

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC) with NHS practice experience.
• Experience supporting medicines optimisation in primary care.
• Ability to work within practice protocols and with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge.
• Process prescription requests per practice protocols.
• Assist with medicine monitoring and recall systems.
• Support prescribing safety, alerts and medicines audits.
• Provide patient information and signpost within competence.

Skills

Medicines reconciliation

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Audit and quality improvement

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

Job Purpose and Role Summary The Pharmacy Technician will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines management and prescribing processes within the practice. Working within their scope of competence and under the supervision of the Practice Pharmacists and GPs, the post holder will undertake medicines reconciliation, support medication monitoring and recall activity, process prescription requests in accordance with agreed protocols, respond to medicines-related queries and contribute to patient safety, audit and quality improvement. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, care coordinators, administrative teams, community pharmacies, and wider healthcare services. Key Responsibilities Medicines Optimisation Support medication reviews and associated follow-up in line with practice protocols, national guidance and professional scope of competence. Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments. Process prescription requests within agreed practice protocols. Support medication monitoring and recall systems. Identify patients requiring medication review, monitoring, or follow-up, and ensure appropriate action is taken. Support safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing.Clinical and Administrative Support Liaise with community pharmacies, secondary care providers, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication queries. Support the review and implementation of prescribing alerts, medicines safety updates, and medicine-related audits. Support the management of high-risk medicines and associated monitoring requirements. Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement projects relating to prescribing and medicines management. Respond to medicines-related patient queries and provide information or advice within competence, escalating to a Practice Pharmacist or GP where required.Patient Care and Medicines Support Support patients to understand their medicines and treatment plans. Promote medication adherence and help identify barriers to effective treatment. Provide appropriate medicines information and signposting within professional competence. Identify opportunities to improve patient safety and medicines optimisation. Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to a Practice Pharmacist or GP.Governance, Quality and Service Development Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous clinical records. Work in accordance with practice policies, NHS guidance, information governance requirements, and relevant professional standards. Support data quality initiatives relating to prescribing and medication monitoring. Contribute to the development and review of medicines management protocols and practice processes. Participate in practice meetings, training, supervision, and continuing professional development. Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the implementation of change.Professional Responsibilities Maintain active GPhC registration and work in accordance with relevant professional standards. Work within own level of competence and seek support or escalate concerns where required. Maintain confidentiality, information governance standards, and accurate patient records. Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures. Participate in appraisal, supervision, mandatory training, and continuing professional development. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and respectful care for patients and colleagues. Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative practice culture.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts