Pharmacy Technician Position at NHS Jobs

jobs pharmaguidelines; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, permanent position. You will engage in patient care by issuing prescriptions and optimizing medications, working closely with local health professionals. The ideal candidate has an accredited qualification and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to significantly impact patient care in the community.

Qualifications

• Accredited Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Strong consultation skills.
• Knowledge of national prescribing policies.
• Familiarity with antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient-facing roles to facilitate shared decision-making conversations.
• Issue repeat prescriptions and perform medicines optimization tasks.
• Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new patients.
• Collaborate with local community pharmacists and specialists for patient care.
• Provide lifestyle advice, service information, and assistance in addressing health inequalities.
• Take a central role in implementing national prescribing policies and guidance.
• Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship.
• Contribute to the delivery of medicines optimization and management incentive schemes.
• Participate in patient safety audits.

Skills

Accredited Pharmacy Technician qualification

Strong consultation skills

Knowledge of national prescribing policies

Familiarity with antimicrobial stewardship practices

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Company: NHS Jobs

Location: Manchester, M32 0PA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: A4025-24-0000

Posting Date: 16 January 2024

Closing Date: 28 February 2024

Salary: Negotiable

Hours: Full Time

Summary:

Join our team at NHS Jobs in Manchester as a Pharmacy Technician. In this permanent, full-time position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring effective medicines use through patient-facing and supporting responsibilities. Your tasks will include issuing repeat prescriptions, carrying out medicines optimization, supporting medication reviews, and reconciling medications. You will collaborate with patients, ensuring their understanding and effective use of medicines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient-facing roles to facilitate shared decision-making conversations.
• Issue repeat prescriptions and perform medicines optimization tasks, such as checking inhaler technique.
• Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new patients.
• Collaborate with local community pharmacists and specialists for patient care.
• Provide lifestyle advice, service information, and assistance in addressing health inequalities.
• Take a central role in implementing national prescribing policies and guidance.
• Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
• Contribute to the delivery of medicines optimization and management incentive schemes.
• Participate in patient safety audits.

Qualifications and Skills

• Accredited Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Strong consultation skills.
• Knowledge of national prescribing policies.
• Familiarity with antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

If you are passionate about enhancing patient care through effective medicines management and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply. Make a difference in the community and contribute to the success of NHS Jobs.

To Apply

Please submit your application by 28 February 2024. Include your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Use the job reference A4025-24-0000 in your application.

NHS Jobs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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