Job summary
Due to the expansion of our medicines management team we are
seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician. The role is for a minimum of 30
hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate will be passionate and enthusiastic,
well organised, highly motivated and skilled in their role, who will work under
the supervision of our established Pharmacy Technician, within their scope of
practice. Supporting the practice with improvements to maximise safe, cost
effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care
within the practice.
You will support all aspects of medicines management within the practice,
including medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. You will also manage
medication queries and repeat prescribing systems in the practice
A strong commitment to personal and professional development and
teamwork are essential for this role.
Informal visits are welcome.
Main duties of the job
Support the Medicines Management Team
to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed working with both patients and healthcare professionals.
About us
Witterings Medical Centre is a friendly village practice with a hard working team consisting of GPs, Allied Health Professionals, nurses, administrative staff and an established medicines management team working in close proximity to the beach and village shops.
Free parking is provided, along with an opportunity to join the NHS pension.
We aim to provide excellent medical care and a positive friendly environment for our patients and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Medicines Management Team
to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed.
Assist patients with responses to
medication queries
Promote Electronic Repeat
Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering as appropriate to patient and practice
needs.
Implement efficient ordering and
return processes and reduce medication wastage, liaising with patients as
needed.
Support the implementation of
national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and
other primary care settings.
Help to organise and run various
systems for the delivery of QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services.
Review and develop policies in
line with CQC compliance.
Develop relationships with other
pharmacy professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team including
primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.
Contribute to the delivery of
effective daily processes for the transfer of care between hospitals and GPs
including effective signposting, record updates and relate communication.
Through the use of audit and
action planning, help to tackle health inequalities.
Undertake the Centre for Pharmacy
Postgraduate Education (CPPE) Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
The above
list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed
necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Medicines Management Team
to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed.
Assist patients with responses to
medication queries
Promote Electronic Repeat
Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering as appropriate to patient and practice
needs.
Implement efficient ordering and
return processes and reduce medication wastage, liaising with patients as
needed.
Support the implementation of
national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and
other primary care settings.
Help to organise and run various
systems for the delivery of QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services.
Review and develop policies in
line with CQC compliance.
Develop relationships with other
pharmacy professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team including
primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.
Contribute to the delivery of
effective daily processes for the transfer of care between hospitals and GPs
including effective signposting, record updates and relate communication.
Through the use of audit and
action planning, help to tackle health inequalities.
Undertake the Centre for Pharmacy
Postgraduate Education (CPPE) Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
The above
list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed
necessary
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adjust to suit the audience
- Self-motivated and pro-active
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Be willing to commit to/have completed the CPPE pathway
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adjust to suit the audience
- Self-motivated and pro-active
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Be willing to commit to/have completed the CPPE pathway
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
