Pharmacy Technician
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bearwood, B67 5BP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A5283-25-0002 |
Summary
Provide patient-facing medicines support through clinics or on-demand requests, including medication adherence reviews, polypharmacy checks, and technical support for structured medication reviews. Deliver aspects of long-term condition clinics (e.g: DOAC reviews, statin counselling) within scope and under supervision or clear SOPs. Support risk stratification processes by identifying high-risk patients , and escalating complex cases to the clinical pharmacist or GP as needed. Review medicines linked to unplanned hospital admissions and contribute to reducing avoidable harm through targeted audits and interventions. Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge, including reviewing changes, ensuring continuity of supply, and collaborating with community pharmacies and patients. Respond to medicines-related enquiries from practice staff, patients, and wider healthcare teams, providing clear information and escalating complex issues when appropriate. Signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional for follow-up or additional care based on clinical need. Manage the repeat prescribing process by reviewing requests from our prescription clerks , monitoring medication review dates, and ensuring appropriate tests are completed for ongoing prescriptions.