Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Efficiency & Optimisation

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their Medicines Efficiency Team. The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists and clinical teams to optimize medicines use and support cost-effective prescribing. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial data, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with governance. Ideal for those passionate about improving patient care within a supportive NHS environment. Salary ranges from £32,602 to £39,686 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy technician with GPHC.
• Recognized Accredited Checking Qualification.
• Leadership/management Qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Medicines Efficiency Programme.
• Analyze prescribing and financial data for cost-saving opportunities.
• Process homecare orders and maintain patient records.
• Provide technical support to pharmacy and clinical teams.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in audits.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Data analysis

IT literacy

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPHC

Accredited Checking Qualification

Leadership/management Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy systems (e.g., JAC, Epic)

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their Medicines Efficiency Team. The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists and clinical teams to optimize medicines use and support cost-effective prescribing. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial data, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with governance. Ideal for those passionate about improving patient care within a supportive NHS environment. Salary ranges from £32,602 to £39,686 per annum.