Pharmacy Technician Required – NHS Jobs

jobs pharmaguidelines; Wirral; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician in Wirral to enhance patient well-being through effective medicines use and collaborative decision-making. This full-time permanent position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care. The role includes patient interaction, medicines optimization, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Salary ranges from £27,000 to £29,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certifications and registration.
• Proven experience in patient-facing roles and medicines optimization tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use.
• Conduct medicines optimization tasks, including checking inhaler technique.
• Support the PCN in delivering on QOF, IIF, and other locally commissioned enhanced services.

Skills

Patient-facing roles

Medicines optimization tasks

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician. Posting Date: 27 December 2023. Salary: £27,000.00 to £29,000.00 per year. Hours: Full-time. Closing Date: 17 January 2024. Location: Wirral, CH49 0AB. Company: NHS Jobs. Job Type: Permanent. Job Reference: A3984-23-0003.

Summary: Join our team at NHS Jobs as a Pharmacy Technician, contributing to the well-being of patients through effective medicines use and shared decision-making conversations. This permanent, full-time position is based in Wirral, CH49 0AB.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, engaging in shared decision-making conversations with patients.
• Conduct medicines optimization tasks, including checking inhaler technique, supporting medication reviews, and medicines reconciliation.
• Utilize consultation skills to work in partnership with patients, ensuring effective use of medicines as required by the PCN.
• Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients, synchronizing medicines for patient transfers between care settings, and collaborating with local community pharmacies.
• Assist the Clinical Pharmacist in Structured Medication Reviews (SMR), organizing necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR.
• Provide expertise to address public health and social care needs, offering lifestyle advice, service information, and assistance in tackling local health inequalities.
• Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.
• Support the PCN in delivering on QOF, IIF, and other locally commissioned enhanced services.

Requirements

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certifications and registration.
• Proven experience in patient-facing roles and medicines optimization tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, healthcare professionals, and community pharmacies.
• Familiarity with medication reviews and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of public health and social care needs.

How to Apply

To apply for this rewarding role, please submit your application through the NHS Jobs website using the job reference A3984-23-0003. The closing date for applications is 17 January 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.