Clinical Pharmacy Technician- Homecare/Chemotherapy
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-25-0361 |
Summary
Undertake clinical validation of prescriptions for an array of prescription types (within training remit), within the homecare and chemotherapy service. Working independently to assess clinical appropriateness of prescriptions prior to discharge when required. Identify and resolve prescribing errors/discrepancies with prescribers, following Trust formulary, local policy and national prescribing guidance. Provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients and their carers, supporting the referral of patients to specialist services, and/or transfer of care. Liaise with specialist nurses, prescribers and non-medical prescribers to ensure timely prescribing and supply of medicines for patients using the homecare service. Deputise for lead pharmacy technician(s) and provide cover for other senior pharmacy technicians as required to support service delivery. Manage and support staff, responding to daily fluctuations in workload. Support the governance and risk management agenda. Support the development of agreed policies and procedures around safe medicines use.