Pharmacy Technician
Kirkham Health Centre · Preston, PR4 2JN
- Salary
- Negotiable (per hour)
- Location
- Preston, PR4 2JN
Pharmacy Technician role at Kirkham Health Centre in Preston, PR4 2JN. Salary: Negotiable (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Liaising with local pharmacies and hospitals regarding
prescribing queries, optimum therapy, to improve prescribing safety, quality,
cost effectiveness
Process and update patient medication from hospital
discharge and clinic letters
To action and process medication alerts, raising awareness
within the practice
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new
working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.
To oversee patients on shared care drugs, ensuring recalls
and protocols in place to ensure safety and appropriate use of medicines and
their management
To support the Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication
reviews, patient information leaflets and cost effectiveness of prescribing.
To ensure maintenance of accurate patient records and ensure
all relevant information is documented in the patients medical records in a
timely manner
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new
working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing
Please also refer to the attached job description for
further duties.
Job description
Liaising with local pharmacies and hospitals regarding
prescribing queries, optimum therapy, to improve prescribing safety, quality,
cost effectiveness
Process and update patient medication from hospital
discharge and clinic letters
To action and process medication alerts, raising awareness
within the practice
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new
working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.
To oversee patients on shared care drugs, ensuring recalls
and protocols in place to ensure safety and appropriate use of medicines and
their management
To support the Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication
reviews, patient information leaflets and cost effectiveness of prescribing.
To ensure maintenance of accurate patient records and ensure
all relevant information is documented in the patients medical records in a
timely manner
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new
working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing
Please also refer to the attached job description for
further duties.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in Preston
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Kirkham Health Centre, based in Preston. 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 Preston, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy technician earn in North West?
Based on 16 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy technician salaries in North West, the median is £34,422 — most roles fall between £31,313 and £42,631. See the full pharmacy technician salary guide →
Pharmacy technician jobs and salary in Preston
PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Preston across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Preston's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Preston?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Kirkham Health Centre is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Preston 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 Preston?
PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Preston across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Preston 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.