Pharmacy Technician - Prescribing Support & Medicines Management

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a qualified pharmacist to contribute to medicines management across general practices in the region. The role focuses on analysing prescribing data and supporting cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing initiatives to improve patient care.

The post is fixed-term for 1 year and requires PVG scheme membership. You will work in partnership with general practice teams to promote safe, economic use of medicines and to influence prescribing practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in medicines management and prescribing practices.
• Ability to analyse prescribing information and implement practice-based prescribing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyse prescribing information to inform medicines management.
• Support implementation of practice-based prescribing initiatives.

Skills

Prescribing data analysis

Medicines management

Job description

NHS Lothian is seeking a qualified pharmacist to contribute to medicines management across general practices in the region. The role focuses on analysing prescribing data and supporting cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing initiatives to improve patient care.

The post is fixed-term for 1 year and requires PVG scheme membership. You will work in partnership with general practice teams to promote safe, economic use of medicines and to influence prescribing practices.