Pharmacy Technician
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hetton le Hole, DH5 9EZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary primary care team, supporting the safe, accurate and effective use of medicines within the practice population. Working within their professional competencies and under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist and GPs, the post holder will support medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication safety and quality improvement initiatives. The role will contribute to improving patient outcomes, reducing medication-related risks and enhancing the efficiency of prescribing processes across the practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinicians, patients, carers, community pharmacies, care homes and other healthcare providers to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities will include: Medicines Management and Optimisation Support the safe, efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within the practice. Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and transfers of care. Support medication reviews in line with practice protocols and within individual competency. Process medication requests and prescription queries. Support the monitoring of high-risk medications in accordance with practice policies and national guidance. Assist clinicians with medication-related queries and prescribing decisions where appropriate. Identify patients requiring medication reviews and recall where necessary. Support the implementation of local and national prescribing guidance.Prescription Management Assist with the management and monitoring of repeat prescribing systems. Process prescription requests accurately and within agreed timeframes. Investigate and resolve prescribing queries from patients, pharmacies and healthcare professionals. Liaise with community pharmacies regarding prescription issues and medication supply concerns. Help reduce prescribing waste through patient education and medicines optimisation initiatives.Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Participate in medication safety audits and quality improvement projects. Monitor prescribing systems to identify and minimise medication errors. Support the implementation of patient safety alerts and national guidance. Ensure prescribing processes comply with current legislation, governance requirements and best practice standards. Assist in reviewing prescribing data and identifying opportunities for service improvement.Clinical System Administration Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records. Ensure medication records are updated appropriately following clinical reviews and hospital correspondence. Support accurate clinical coding relating to medication and prescribing activity. Use practice clinical systems efficiently to support patient care and practice performance.Patient and Professional Support Respond appropriately to medication-related enquiries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Provide advice and information within the scope of the Pharmacy Technician role. Signpost patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional where required. Support public health initiatives including vaccination and screening programmes.Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team. Develop effective working relationships with external organisations including community pharmacies, hospitals and care homes. Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions. Participate in service development and continuous improvement initiatives.Professional Responsibilities The post holder will: Work within professional competence and scope of practice at all times. Comply with all relevant professional standards, policies and procedures. Adhere to information governance, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection requirements. Maintain mandatory training requirements. Participate in appraisal and personal development reviews. Undertake continuing professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills.