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Pharmacy Technician - Medicines & Prescribing Support

Horizon Healthcare · Derby, DE1 1TH

Salary
Negotiable (per hour)
Location
Derby, DE1 1TH

Pharmacy Technician - Medicines & Prescribing Support role at Horizon Healthcare in Derby, DE1 1TH. Salary: Negotiable (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

The Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in

supporting the safe, effective, and timely management of medicines within a

primary care setting. The post holder will focus on medicines coordination,

triage, and follow through, ensuring that medicines related work is completed

efficiently and safely.

This role exists to support the Pharmacy and Prescribing Team by:

managing

medicines related processes and workflows,

acting

as a first point of contact for routine medicines queries,

completing

actions following clinical decisions made by pharmacists.

The post holder will not undertake independent

clinical decision making or prescribing, but will work closely with clinical

pharmacists, prescription coordinators and the wider practice team to reduce

risk, improve patient experience, and protect funded clinical capacity.

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in

supporting the safe, effective, and timely management of medicines within a

primary care setting. The post holder will focus on medicines coordination,

triage, and follow through, ensuring that medicines related work is completed

efficiently and safely.

This role exists to support the Pharmacy and Prescribing Team by:

managing

medicines related processes and workflows,

acting

as a first point of contact for routine medicines queries,

completing

actions following clinical decisions made by pharmacists.

The post holder will not undertake independent

clinical decision making or prescribing, but will work closely with clinical

pharmacists, prescription coordinators and the wider practice team to reduce

risk, improve patient experience, and protect funded clinical capacity.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacy technician role in Derby

This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Horizon Healthcare, based in Derby. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in Derby, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a independent prescriber earn across the UK?

Based on 15 PharmSee-tracked independent prescriber salaries across the UK, the median is £51,468 — most roles fall between £50,394 and £54,690. See the full independent prescriber salary guide →

pharmacy technician jobs and salary in Derby

PharmSee is currently tracking 11 active pharmacy vacancies in Derby across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Derby's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Derby?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Horizon Healthcare is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Derby varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Derby?

PharmSee is currently tracking 11 active pharmacy vacancies in Derby across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Derby pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.

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