Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Job description Job responsibilities Support the rheumatology nursing team in maintaining records of patients prescribed DMARDs, including those where shared care has not been accepted by primary care. Provide patient counselling on the safe and effective use of medicines within defines competencies, referring to a pharmacist when required. Obtain accurate medication histories using electronic patient records, summary care records, and other sources. Liaise with prescribers to clarify routine prescription queries, escalating complex issues to a pharmacist. Provide technical pharmaceutical information to clinical staff within scope of practice. Support adherence to Trust Medicines Management and Pharmacy policies by providing routine advice and signposting staff to relevant guidance. Communicate updates regarding rheumatology medicines, including supply issues, to the wider team. Participate in the delivery of a high-quality dispensing service, using knowledge and skills gained through training and experience. Act as a role model for junior technical staff, supporting consistent standards of practice in line with local procedures. Receive and validate prescriptions for legal and procedural accuracy. Accurately dispense a range of pharmaceutical products, including cytotoxic and unlicensed medicines, following appropriate training and standard operating procedures. Provide routine medicines information to patients and staff, referring to a pharmacist when necessary. Respond to urgent queries within competence, seeking support from senior staff when required. Participate in dispensary rotas and provide cover according to service needs. Counsel patients on the safe use of their medicines within scope of practice. Process prescription charges and exemptions in line with Trust procedures. Maintain accurate patient and dispensing records on the pharmacy computer system. Issue high-cost medicines in accordance with local policies under pharmacist supervision. Retrieve prescription information for clinical staff and primary care colleagues as required. Access Electronic Patient Records to obtain information relevant to dispensing. Work as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) as part of the checking rota, maintaining accuracy and reporting errors appropriately.