Pharmacy Technician Position at NHS Jobs-Apply Now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wirral is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to ensure effective medicines use through patient-facing responsibilities. This role involves administering medications, conducting reviews, and supporting clinical pharmacists. The ideal candidate will have a Pharmacy Technician qualification and skills in patient management and consultation. Competitive salary offered between £28,000 and £30,000 annually, with full-time hours and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in a patient-facing role is essential.
• Knowledge of public health and social care issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer medicines and conduct medication reviews.
• Liaise with community pharmacies for medication synchronization.
• Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists on complex cases.

Skills

Consultation skills

Patient management

Medicines reconciliation

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Summary

Join NHS Jobs as a Pharmacy Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring effective medicines use through patient-facing and supporting responsibilities. Duties include administering medicines, conducting medication reviews, and reconciling medications. Utilize consultation skills to work with patients for optimal medication use. Support medication reviews for new care home patients, synchronize medicines for patient transfers, and liaise with community pharmacies. Provide expertise in public health, social care, and address local health inequalities. Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists for complex cases and contribute to achieving QOF, IIF, and other locally commissioned enhanced services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting roles
• Ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making conversations
• Administer medicines, including checking inhaler technique
• Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
• Utilize consultation skills for partnership with patients
• Support Clinical Pharmacist in Structure Medication Reviews (SMR)
• Provide expertise for public health and social care needs
• Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists
• Support the PCN to deliver on QOF, IIF, and other enhanced services.

Location: Wirral, CH49 0AB. Salary: £28,000.00 to £30,000.00 per year. Hours: Full time. Closing Date: 31 January 2024. Job Type: Permanent. Job Reference: A3984-24-0003. Company: NHS Jobs.