Pharmacy Technician (Remote)NHS

Job summary

Our Clinical Pharmacy Team is recruiting for a part-time, home-based Pharmacy Technician to work closely with the Director of Clinical Pharmacy and support the safe, effective and compliant delivery of prescribing across the organisation.

The Pharmacy Technician will play a key role in supporting medicines governance, prescribing assurance, and formulary management activities. The role will predominantly focus on prescribing audits, medicines management, and governance processes, whilst acting as a source of expert medicines and prescribing knowledge for colleagues across the business.

The successful candidate will have experience performing and analysing audits using patient medication record systems and/or ePACT data, alongside strong communication, IT and analytical skills. They will possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy investigating issues, identifying trends and supporting quality improvements that enhance patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct prescribing, medicines management and pharmacy audits, analysing findings and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support formulary management and medicines governance processes across the organisation.
• Utilise patient medication record systems and/or ePACT data to undertake audit and monitoring activities.
• Complete temperature monitoring checks and maintain accurate records in line with pharmacy regulations.
• Manage prescription forms and associated documentation.
• Support MHRA Alerts and Recalls processes, ensuring timely actions are completed and comprehensive audit trails are maintained.
• Maintain governance records, compliance documentation and pharmacy-related policies.
• Provide medicines and prescribing expertise to colleagues across the business.
• Assist with training and guidance for HCAs, reception staff and wider clinical teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, quality improvement projects and service development.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify risks and support problem-solving activities relating to medicines management.
• Travel to our Birmingham office, when required, to undertake prescription audits and governance activities.

Job description

Department: Clinical Governance / Clinical Pharmacy

Team: Clinical Pharmacy

Reporting to: Director of Clinical Pharmacy

Hours: 10-15 hours per week over 2-3 working days (must work at least two of the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Salary: £12,000 - £13,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

About us

The Medinet Group is a leading independent healthcare provider delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK and Ireland, comprising Acute Services (Medinet), Outpatient Specialist Services (Medinet Community), and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (Medinet Minds).

With over 20 years' experience, partnerships with more than 100 NHS Trusts, and more than 2 million patients treated, we have built a strong reputation for clinical excellence and operational delivery.

As we continue to grow, we are scaling our clinical workforce and strengthening our operations to deliver services efficiently and at pace.