Pharmacy Technician
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,970.00 to £36,483.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29970.00 - £36483.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hull, HU7 4DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1691-25-0013 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Medicines Management & Optimisation Support the processing of repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety, accuracy and compliance with practice protocols Conduct medicines reconciliation following hospital discharges and other care transitions Assist in structured medication reviews to improve patient adherence and safety Monitor prescribing trends and support cost-effective prescribing within the surgery Identify and address medication-related queries from patients and staff Patient Support & Education Provide patients with advice on medication use, side effects and adherence Support long-term condition management by ensuring optimal medication use Handle queries regarding prescriptions and medication changes Prescribing & Administrative Support Assist with repeat prescribing processes, ensuring compliance with NHS policies Work with the clinical team to review and implement prescribing changes based on NHS guidelines Support the practice in reducing medication waste and improving prescribing efficiency Safety & Compliance Support compliance with local and national prescribing qualities (e.g. NICE, CQC, MHRA guidelines) Assist with audits, medication safety reviews and reporting Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of medicines in the practice Teamwork & Collaboration Work alongside the clinical team to improve medicines management Assist in training and supervision of other staff regarding prescription processes Contribute to practice quality improvement initiatives related to medication safety.