Pharamacy Technician
| Posting date: | 01 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Newport, NP20 2PE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R0051-25-0000 |
Summary
A Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring smooth pharmacy operations. The main duties will include: 1.Dispensing Medications: Assisting in the preparation and dispensing of prescribed medications accurately. 2.Patient Interaction: Providing patients with basic advice on medication usage, side effects, and storage. 3.Inventory Management: Managing stock levels, ordering medications, and ensuring proper storage. 4.Prescription Handling:Receiving and verifying prescriptions, checking for accuracy, and ensuring legal and safety requirements are met. 5.Supporting Pharmacist: Helping pharmacists with more complex tasks, such as counseling patients or managing prescriptions that require special handling. 6.Dispensing Robot Management:Managing and utilising the dispensing robot as part of their dispensing process 7.Dossett Boxes:Being involved in the dispensing of weekly dosses boxes In addition to these core duties, Pharmacy Technicians will ensure a high level of patient care and contribute to maintaining the overall efficiency of the pharmacy.