Pharmacy Care Co-Ordinator
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stockton, TS18 1TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0524-25-0026 |
Summary
Medication Optimisation: Identifying and addressing issues related to medication use, such as polypharmacy (multiple medications) or potential side effects, to improve patient outcomes. Patient Support: Providing information and education to patients about their medications, helping them understand how to take them correctly and manage potential side effects. Communication and Coordination: Facilitating communication between patients, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth transitions of care and timely follow-up on medication-related issues. Administrative Tasks: Handling repeat prescription requests, managing medication reviews, and assisting with medication audits and safety monitoring. Referral and Signposting: Directing patients to appropriate services, such as community pharmacies or specialist clinics, when needed. Medication Safety: Monitoring patients on high-risk medications, such as those requiring regular blood tests (DMARDs, anticoagulants), and ensuring appropriate follow-up. Working Relationships: Works closely with clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Community Pharmacies: Collaborates with local pharmacies to ensure smooth medication supply and management. Patients and Carers: Provides direct support and education to patients and their families regarding medication management. The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.