Pharmacy Technician

Primary Care Careers; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated pharmacy technician to join their team part-time, working 20-25 hours weekly. You will ensure that patients receive timely medication and support clinical staff in optimizing prescribing practices. The ideal candidate will provide patient advice on medications and work in collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Opportunities for ongoing training and NHS pension are included.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing training

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of NHS protocols and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Request prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Process repeat prescription requests and liaise with clinicians.
• Advise patients on the safe use of medications.
• Support medicines reconciliation and prescription queries.
• Assist in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Medication management

Patient advice

Team collaboration

Record maintenance

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Overview

The Colne Practice has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join our team on a part-time basis for 20-25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused medicines management services. You will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate medication, including those in care homes and assisted living settings. Additionally, you will support clinical staff in optimising prescribing practices.

Responsibilities

• Request prescriptions accurately and efficiently in accordance with NHS and practice protocols
• Process repeat prescription requests and liaise with clinicians as needed
• Provide advice to patients on the safe use of medications, including over-the-counter products where appropriate
• Support medicines reconciliation and prescription queries
• Assist in audits and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines management
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other practice staff to support the safe and effective use of medicines
• Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system (EMIS)

About the Practice

The Colne Practice is a friendly GP practice with a list size of approximately 10,500 patients. Our team comprises 7 GP partners, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists and reception and admin teams. A supportive and friendly working environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working options considered