Pharmacy Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hull, HU9 2LJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A0714-26-0002 |
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Main responsibilities: To support the pharmacists and pharmacy administrators involved in the preparation of repeat prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing Understand the science of pharmacy, basic pharmacological principles, actions and use of drugs To support the pharmacists with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols /Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness To participate in medication audits To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team when required To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing To support the Practice Based Pharmacist and Dispensary team to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate Core Principles: To ensure confidentiality of information (written/oral or electronic) is preserved at all times whether at or away from work To follow practice procedures to ensure that Caldicott Guardian and Security requirements are met at all times Follow procedures to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Bill 2017 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) To ensure that the safeguarding of patients is a paramount concern and that any suspicions regarding patients safety are raised with the appropriate authority To follow procedures to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Understand the limits of their accountability, authority and responsibility To follow all practice protocols concerned with the maintenance of ethical practice To support and participate in initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all practice users. This includes following procedures to ensure the control of potential hazards to health and safety To respect, support, contribute to and take personal responsibility for implementing commitment to Diversity and Equality of Opportunity To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement To deal with complaints promptly and according to organisational protocol To perform duties to standards required by the practice in accordance with quality assurance To demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development To demonstrate computer literacy Standard of Performance Performance will be satisfactory when the following takes place: Patient services: To provide medication review services to patients and to help to deliver care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. Assist the practice with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets. To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing To carry out tasks effectively, in an organized manner, with proper attention to detail and at a pace appropriate to the level of business. Prioritising and completing tasks within agreed deadlines. Communication: All contact with external parties should be recorded - accuracy is paramount. It is expected that you should be helpful and courteous at all times and should adhere to the confidentiality clauses in your contract. Performance will be satisfactory when the following take place: Standard Operating Procedures are used at all times All messages to be sent electronically to clinicians as soon as received. Details of contacts name, place of work, contact telephone number, and nature of the enquiry should be logged. Liaising with all members of the practice and associated organisations and passing messages to the relevant person concerned as per practice protocol To immediately bring to the attention of the management team, any concerns and complaints from patients, carers and other Healthcare professionals Patient enquiries: Patients, carers and all healthcare professionals are always treated with care, respect and courtesy Confidentiality is observed at all times, as laid down in your Contract of Employment and staff handbook. All relevant steps are taken to sign off the computer whenever the workstation is left unattended. All prescription requests are kept confidential. Continuing professional development A folder of CPD is available to the Manager (if relevant) at the time of Appraisal, as a topic for discussion An annual appraisal is undertaken with the Manager An active part is taken in significant event auditing, to include the raising of significant events, investigation of them and implementation of any changes made in the light of any investigations. Regularly evaluate whether your learning objectives have been met and identify further development and training needs Data management and computer literacy SMART cards are used in accordance with Practice policy for all working sessions. All opportunities are taken to improve computer skills, both in-post and in dedicated training sessions Upholding quality Alerting other team members to issues of quality and risk Assessing own performance and taking accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contributing to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Working effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively managing own time, workload and resources. Other To carry out other duties that are required within the role as it evolves within the development of the organisation Flexibility No Job Description can give a complete account of all aspects of the post. Therefore, from time to time, the demands of the organisation will require adjustments in the responsibilities of the post.