Pharmacy Technician
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hyde, SK14 1JY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5292-26-0000 |
Summary
Main duties of the job To undertake medicines reconcilliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients' medical records/prescribing accordingly. To support the achievement of the Practice's Quality and Outcomes Framework Targets. Working with the prescribing clerks 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 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 budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the GMICB. To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To support the practice to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols. Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set guidelines. Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures. Contacting and responding to requests from patients, other team members & professionals