Pharmacy Technician

Job description Job responsibilities Job Description: Pharmacy TechnicianOrganisation: Yeading Medical CentreDepartment: Primary Care / Medicines ManagementJob PurposeTo support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care by assisting with medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication safety and clinical governance. The Pharmacy Technician will work collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, practice staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safe, efficient and cost-effective use of medicines.Key Responsibilities1. Medicines Optimisation and Patient SafetySupport medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients.Promote antimicrobial stewardship and reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.Assist with medicines optimisation schemes, prescribing incentives and patient safety audits.Support safe repeat prescribing and the monitoring and management of high-risk medicines.Promote electronic prescribing and efficient prescription processes to minimise medication errors and waste.2. Prescription ManagementHandle prescription queries and requests directly within the scope of competence.Support reception teams in sorting and prioritising prescription requests, referring complex clinical matters to GPs or Clinical Pharmacists.Improve medicines ordering, returns and stock management processes.Support the implementation and effective use of the Electronic Prescription Service.3. Clinical Audits and Quality ImprovementSupport the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance across general practice, care homes and other primary care settings.Undertake clinical audits, including audits of antibiotic prescribing, and contribute to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services.Participate in research, quality improvement initiatives and the development and review of practice protocols, guidelines and procedures.Support the implementation of changes arising from audit findings and service reviews.4. Teamwork and CommunicationWork collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.Build effective working relationships across primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, mental health and social care.Provide training and guidance to practice staff on the safe, secure and legal handling of medicines.Contribute actively to the general practice team and support the delivery of enhanced services.5. Governance, Safeguarding and Continuous ImprovementComply with relevant legislation, professional standards and practice policies.Follow safeguarding procedures relating to adults and children.Support the management of patient complaints when required.Contribute to learning from incidents, medication errors and near misses to improve patient safety.Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills.Maintain confidentiality, accurate records and professional conduct at all times.General ResponsibilitiesUndertake mandatory training and participate in professional development.Support clinical governance, service improvement and the delivery of high-quality patient care.Work within the limits of competence, seeking advice or referring clinical concerns appropriately.Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role and service requirements.Expected OutcomesThe Pharmacy Technician will contribute to safer prescribing, improved medicines optimisation, reduced medication waste, effective teamwork, compliance with national guidance and improved patient outcomes across Yeading Medical Centre and its associated care settings.