Pharmacy Technician


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northolt, UB5 6LD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

The post holder will work with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and practice staff to support safe and effective medicines management across Yeading Medical Centre and Northolt Primary Care Network. Key responsibilities include: Process repeat prescription requests in line with agreed practice and PCN protocols. Support the conversion of appropriate acute medication requests to repeat medicines where agreed and clinically appropriate. Support synchronisation of medicines for patients, particularly where patients are transferring between care settings. Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient letters or other transfer of care information. Support Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians with structured medication reviews by preparing relevant information and arranging required monitoring. Manage and support shared care protocols, escalating complex patients to the Clinical Pharmacist or GP. Respond to medication queries from patients, carers, community pharmacies and practice staff, within competency. Escalate clinical, complex or high-risk medication queries to the Clinical Pharmacist or GP. Maintain accurate medication records on the practice clinical system, including advice given and actions taken. Support medicines optimisation, prescribing quality and cost-effective prescribing initiatives. Assist with prescribing audits, searches, data analysis and improvement work. Support the promotion and maintenance of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and online ordering. Help reduce medicines waste by supporting efficient ordering and repeat prescribing processes. Support practice reception and administrative teams with appropriate prescription request processes. Support the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance within the practice. Support the PCN and practice with Quality and Outcomes Framework, enhanced services, CQC-related medicines processes and local medicines optimisation work. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community pharmacies, secondary care, mental health services and other healthcare professionals. Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards at all times. Work within professional boundaries, competence and GPhC standards. Undertake training and continuing professional development as required. The post holder must work within their own competency at all times and seek advice or escalate where appropriate.

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