Pharmacy Technician - Maternity Cover

Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Correspondence & Medication Management

Review incoming clinical correspondence (e.g. discharge summaries, clinic letters)

Interpret and implement medication changes accurately on the clinical system

Update repeat and acute medications (start, stop, amend)

Identify discrepancies and escalate to GP or pharmacist where required

Ensure all actions are completed safely and in a timely manner

Code relevant clinical information appropriately

Medicines Reconciliation

Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge or care transitions

Ensure GP records align with secondary care recommendations

Liaise with hospitals, community pharmacies, and care homes to resolve discrepancies

Prescription Processing

Process repeat and acute prescription requests accurately

Manage medication-related queries from patients, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals

Ensure prescriptions meet legal and safety requirements

Medicines Optimisation & Safety

Support medication reviews and prescribing audits

Monitor high-risk medications (e.g. anticoagulants, methotrexate)

Action national safety alerts (e.g. MHRA/NHS alerts, drug recalls)

Support safe prescribing initiatives and adherence to local formularies

Patient & Team Support

Respond to medication queries from patients within scope of practice

Support patient understanding and adherence to medication

Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and admin teams

Administrative & IT Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records on clinical systems (e.g. EMIS)

Run searches and reports for audits and quality improvement

Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements

General Responsibilities

Contribute to a culture of teamwork, quality improvement, and patient safety

Adhere to practice policies, governance, and professional standards

Maintain confidentiality and uphold information governance requirements

Participate in training, development, and practice meetings