Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN3 6BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Carrying out timely and accurate medicines reconciliation for patients on admission. Supporting safe and effective discharge through processing discharges at ward level and counselling patients about their medicines. Participating in ward-based medicines optimisation initiatives to reduce medication errors and improve outcomes. Helping implement best practice, formularies, and medicines policies across the Trust. Supporting medicines supply, stock management, and minimising waste. Using digital systems to improve the flow of medicines information and support clinical decision making. Acting as a role model for high-quality, patient-centred medicines management. Were looking for someone who is: A registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experienced in hospital or primary care pharmacy (though we welcome motivated candidates looking to broaden their experience). Confident communicating with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Passionate about improving patient safety and medicines optimisation.

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