Pharmacy Technician

To dispense prescriptions when required, ensuring all medications are prepared accurately and in accordance with trust guidelines. You will also check for completeness and appropriateness of prescriptions prior to dispensing. To assist with the management and movement of medicines between wards, including controlled drugs, to maintain efficient supply chains. You will also identify medicines needing safe return or disposal and coordinate with the pharmacy team. To provide medicines-related information and guidance to external healthcare organisations, such as GP surgeries and community pharmacies, to support admission and discharge processes. You will also suggest improvements to communication pathways to enhance patient care. To support the training, mentoring, and competency assessment of pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacy technicians, and pre-registration pharmacists. You will act as a role model and contribute to the development of staff through guidance, education, and feedback. To contribute to quality management and service improvement by reviewing procedures, suggesting enhancements, and participating in audits. You will also assist in the writing and maintenance of standard operating procedures for the pharmacy team. To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and actively engage in continuous professional development (CPD). This includes completing mandatory training, local accreditations, and participating in meetings or learning sessions to ensure up-to-date knowledge and compliance with best practices. Job description Job responsibilities To dispense prescriptions when required, ensuring all medications are prepared accurately and in accordance with trust guidelines. You will also check for completeness and appropriateness of prescriptions prior to dispensing. To assist with the management and movement of medicines between wards, including controlled drugs, to maintain efficient supply chains. You will also identify medicines needing safe return or disposal and coordinate with the pharmacy team. To provide medicines-related information and guidance to external healthcare organisations, such as GP surgeries and community pharmacies, to support admission and discharge processes. You will also suggest improvements to communication pathways to enhance patient care. To support the training, mentoring, and competency assessment of pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacy technicians, and pre-registration pharmacists. You will act as a role model and contribute to the development of staff through guidance, education, and feedback. To contribute to quality management and service improvement by reviewing procedures, suggesting enhancements, and participating in audits. You will also assist in the writing and maintenance of standard operating procedures for the pharmacy team. To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and actively engage in continuous professional development (CPD). This includes completing mandatory training, local accreditations, and participating in meetings or learning sessions to ensure up-to-date knowledge and compliance with best practices.