Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Optimisation & Patient Care

NHS Jobs; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust is seeking an Experienced Pharmacy Technician to deliver high-quality medicines management services within a practice setting. You will work with GPs and clinical pharmacists to optimise medicines, support reconciliation after discharge, and improve patient outcomes.

The role involves handling medication reviews, prescription queries, and repeat requests, with a focus on safety, governance, and adherence to national guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.
• Assisting with medication reviews and identifying patients who may require review by a GP or Clinical Pharmacist.
• Managing medication and prescription queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Processing and reviewing repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols and national guidance.
• Conducting clinical audits, searches and quality improvement projects to support prescribing safety and contractual obligations.

Job description

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust is seeking an Experienced Pharmacy Technician to deliver high-quality medicines management services within a practice setting. You will work with GPs and clinical pharmacists to optimise medicines, support reconciliation after discharge, and improve patient outcomes.

The role involves handling medication reviews, prescription queries, and repeat requests, with a focus on safety, governance, and adherence to national guidance.