NhsJobs Burton on Trent

Pharmacy Technician

Bridge Surgery · Burton on Trent, DE15 9AW

Salary
Negotiable (per hour)
Location
Burton on Trent, DE15 9AW

Pharmacy Technician role at Bridge Surgery in Burton on Trent, DE15 9AW. Salary: Negotiable (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

• Support the

role of the Clinical Pharmacists in the delivery of clinical pharmacy

services.

• Perform

medicines improvement work to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice

in prescribing under the supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist.

• Assist with

medication safety monitoring systems (e.g. high-risk drugs).

• Liaise with

clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries.

• Monitor

practice prescribing and local and national prescribing policies.

• Improve

service and quality through mechanisms such as audits.

• Support the

Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (e.g. organise

necessary monitoring tests before SMR).

• Support

medicine reconciliation of patients whose care is transferred back into

primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and

other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication post

discharge.

• Carry out

medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration,

supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation on transfer of

care.

• Assist

Clinical Pharmacists with any searches, data collection, medicine safety

tasks.

• Increase

uptake of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and the use of the Electronic

Prescription Service.

• Implement

changes to medication that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal

and other local/national guidance.

• Develop

relationships and work closely with community, hospital and pharmacy

colleagues and the wider health system.

• Participate in

practice meetings, patient participation groups and other local meetings

to improve engagement with the role of pharmacy technician.

Job description

• Support the

role of the Clinical Pharmacists in the delivery of clinical pharmacy

services.

• Perform

medicines improvement work to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice

in prescribing under the supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist.

• Assist with

medication safety monitoring systems (e.g. high-risk drugs).

• Liaise with

clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries.

• Monitor

practice prescribing and local and national prescribing policies.

• Improve

service and quality through mechanisms such as audits.

• Support the

Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (e.g. organise

necessary monitoring tests before SMR).

• Support

medicine reconciliation of patients whose care is transferred back into

primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and

other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication post

discharge.

• Carry out

medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration,

supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation on transfer of

care.

• Assist

Clinical Pharmacists with any searches, data collection, medicine safety

tasks.

• Increase

uptake of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and the use of the Electronic

Prescription Service.

• Implement

changes to medication that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal

and other local/national guidance.

• Develop

relationships and work closely with community, hospital and pharmacy

colleagues and the wider health system.

• Participate in

practice meetings, patient participation groups and other local meetings

to improve engagement with the role of pharmacy technician.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacy technician role in Burton on Trent

This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Bridge Surgery, based in Burton on Trent. 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 Burton on Trent, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a pharmacy technician earn across the UK?

Based on 116 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy technician salaries across the UK, the median is £34,422 — most roles fall between £32,255 and £39,614. See the full pharmacy technician salary guide →

Pharmacy technician jobs and salary in Burton on Trent

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in Burton on Trent across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Burton on Trent'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 Burton on Trent?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Bridge Surgery is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Burton on Trent 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 Burton on Trent?

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in Burton on Trent across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Burton on Trent 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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