Pharmacy Technician - Maternity Cover

Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Correspondence & Medication Management Review incoming clinical correspondence (e.g. discharge summaries, clinic letters) Interpret and implement medication changes accurately on the clinical system Update repeat and acute medications (start, stop, amend) Identify discrepancies and escalate to GP or pharmacist where required Ensure all actions are completed safely and in a timely manner Code relevant clinical information appropriately Medicines Reconciliation Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge or care transitions Ensure GP records align with secondary care recommendations Liaise with hospitals, community pharmacies, and care homes to resolve discrepancies Prescription Processing Process repeat and acute prescription requests accurately Manage medication-related queries from patients, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals Ensure prescriptions meet legal and safety requirements Medicines Optimisation & Safety Support medication reviews and prescribing audits Monitor high-risk medications (e.g. anticoagulants, methotrexate) Action national safety alerts (e.g. MHRA/NHS alerts, drug recalls) Support safe prescribing initiatives and adherence to local formularies Patient & Team Support Respond to medication queries from patients within scope of practice Support patient understanding and adherence to medication Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and admin teams Administrative & IT Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records on clinical systems (e.g. EMIS) Run searches and reports for audits and quality improvement Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements General Responsibilities Contribute to a culture of teamwork, quality improvement, and patient safety Adhere to practice policies, governance, and professional standards Maintain confidentiality and uphold information governance requirements Participate in training, development, and practice meetings