NHS Jobs • Gravesend DA11 0HN

Pharmacy Technician

About this role

Key Responsibilities Repeat Prescribing & Medication Management Process repeat prescription requests accurately and in a timely manner Maintain and update repeat medication records Ensure prescribing is in line with practice protocols across both sites Support medication synchronisation for patients EMIS System Use Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medication records in EMIS Code medications, allergies, and clinical data appropriately Process hospital discharge summaries and outpatient correspondence Use EMIS tasks, templates, and workflows to manage queries Run searches and reports to identify patients for reviews and recalls Medication Safety & Reviews Perform medication reconciliation following hospital discharge Identify and escalate prescribing issues (e.g. interactions, duplications) Support monitoring of high-risk medications Implement drug safety alerts and recalls Patient Support Respond to patient medication queries (within scope of role) Support medication adherence and understanding Signpost patients to appropriate clinicians when needed Audit & Quality Improvement Support internal prescribing audits and quality improvement work Assist with achieving practice targets (e.g. QOF) Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance Communication & Team Working Work collaboratively with clinicians and admin teams across both sites Liaise with community pharmacies and secondary care providers Ensure clear, consistent documentation within EMIS Qualifications & Experience Essential Qualified Pharmacy Technician Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Experience in pharmacy practice (community, hospital, or primary care) Understanding of repeat prescribing processes Desirable Experience in a GP practice setting Familiarity with EMIS Web Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification Skills & Competencies High attention to detail and accuracy Strong IT and EMIS system skills Good communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to prioritise workload across two sites Ability to work independently and as part of a team Working Conditions Based across two practice sites Requirement to travel between sites as part of the role Standard working hours with some flexibility Additional Information The post holder will be expected to work flexibly between both sites depending on service needs Ongoing training and development will be supported The role may evolve in line with practice requirements