Pharmacy Technician

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Job Type Permanent
Location London
Area London, England London England London
Sector General Practitioners
Salary £20 - £30 per hour
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser remoteapi
Job Ref LB/Lon/Pha/2508_1740055578
Job Views 4
Description
A Pharmacy Technician in London plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists to ensure the safe and effective delivery of medications to patients. Their responsibilities span across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, and primary care networks.

Key Responsibilities:
Dispensing Medications: Accurately prepare and dispense prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and upon discharge, ensuring correct dosages and labeling.

Sterile Compounding: In specialized roles, such as a Sterile Pharmacy Technician, compound sterile prescriptions meticulously, adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.

Medicines Management: Participate in delivering comprehensive pharmacy services, including ward services, procurement, clinical trials, homecare, and oncology services, to optimize patient care.

Patient Interaction: Provide advice and counseling to patients regarding their medications, ensuring they understand proper usage and potential side effects.

Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to resolve medication discrepancies and improve therapeutic outcomes.

Training and Supervision: Assist in training new staff members, such as pre-registration technicians and trainee pharmacists, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.

Qualifications and Skills:
Registration: Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Education: Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program, such as an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Essential for tasks like dispensing and compounding medications to ensure patient safety.

Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare team members.

Organizational Skills: Manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely medication delivery.
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