Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation in PCN & Care Homes

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Dorset is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead improvements in prescribing practices across community pharmacies and care homes. You will conduct medication reviews and support the principles of medicines optimisation, ensuring the highest quality patient care. Candidates must be Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians and have a commitment to professional development through the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, alongside strong communication skills and teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient-facing roles.
• Proven skills in medicines optimisation in healthcare settings.
• Ability to conduct clinical audits and support quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for medicines optimisation in Care Homes.
• Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
• Provide leadership for medicines management systems.

Skills

Patient facing roles

Medicines optimisation

Clinical audits

Antimicrobial stewardship

Training on handling medicines

Education

Current Band 5 Pharmacy Technician qualification

Enrolled on Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare trust in Dorset is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead improvements in prescribing practices across community pharmacies and care homes. You will conduct medication reviews and support the principles of medicines optimisation, ensuring the highest quality patient care. Candidates must be Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians and have a commitment to professional development through the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, alongside strong communication skills and teamwork capabilities.