Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust · Plymouth, PL6 8DH
- Salary
- £28392.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
- Location
- Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth, PL6 8DH. Salary: £28392.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
1. Working alongside the Clinical Pharmacy Team, to undertake patient centred ward duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the legal framework for the supply of medicines:
2. Medication histories take accurate medication histories from newly admitted patients.
3. Medicines reconciliation to resolve queries from medicine histories and work with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure optimisation of the patient medicines.
4. Medication assessment assess the suitability for use of medicines bought into the hospital by patients of their relatives.
5. Clinical prioritisation identify and prioritise those patients who require the most clinical input with regards to their medication, ensuring the most effective use of the Clinical Pharmacy Team.
6. Supply medicines to be responsible for the ordering and supply of medicines during a patients stay in hospital.
7. Discharge planning ensure and organise the efficient supply of medicines for patients being discharged from hospital and perform a final accuracy check on patients own drugs and items dispensed by other members of the pharmacy team.
8. Patient counselling counsel patients and patient representatives as appropriate to ensure maximum benefit is gained from their medicines, taking into consideration the level of understanding and emotional wellbeing.
9. Assist with the review of ward stock lists to reduce risk and wastage.
10. Support compliance to Trust prescribing formulary, identifying and relaying non-formulary and unlicensed medicines to Pharmacist(s) where appropriate.
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Job description
1. Working alongside the Clinical Pharmacy Team, to undertake patient centred ward duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the legal framework for the supply of medicines:
2. Medication histories take accurate medication histories from newly admitted patients.
3. Medicines reconciliation to resolve queries from medicine histories and work with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure optimisation of the patient medicines.
4. Medication assessment assess the suitability for use of medicines bought into the hospital by patients of their relatives.
5. Clinical prioritisation identify and prioritise those patients who require the most clinical input with regards to their medication, ensuring the most effective use of the Clinical Pharmacy Team.
6. Supply medicines to be responsible for the ordering and supply of medicines during a patients stay in hospital.
7. Discharge planning ensure and organise the efficient supply of medicines for patients being discharged from hospital and perform a final accuracy check on patients own drugs and items dispensed by other members of the pharmacy team.
8. Patient counselling counsel patients and patient representatives as appropriate to ensure maximum benefit is gained from their medicines, taking into consideration the level of understanding and emotional wellbeing.
9. Assist with the review of ward stock lists to reduce risk and wastage.
10. Support compliance to Trust prescribing formulary, identifying and relaying non-formulary and unlicensed medicines to Pharmacist(s) where appropriate.
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in Plymouth
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, based in Plymouth. 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 Plymouth, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy technician earn in South West?
Based on 15 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy technician salaries in South West, the median is £34,422 — most roles fall between £32,099 and £38,527. See the full pharmacy technician salary guide →
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PharmSee is currently tracking 16 active pharmacy vacancies in Plymouth across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Plymouth'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 Plymouth?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is £28392.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
PharmSee is currently tracking 16 active pharmacy vacancies in Plymouth across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Plymouth 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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