Job summary
We are looking to recruit a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join the North Lambeth PCN. You will work with our PCN pharmacists and practice staff to ensure safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to our GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception teams, coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews, playing a central role in repeat prescribing processes, liaising with our patients, nursing homes, carers, hospital and community pharmacies, responding to medication queries and updating medical records.
The successful candidates will be required to work on site between 17:00pm and 20.00pm.
Please note that the salary above is for full time.
About us
North Lambeth PCN:
Serving approximately 68,500 patients, North Lambeth Primary Care Network (PCN) is working to support and strengthen the delivery of primary care services in each of its 6 member practices, by working collaboratively and delivering quality improvement initiatives. We aim to
- achieve excellence in patient care and outcomes;
- maximise practice income achieved under contracts, including PMS KPI, QOF, GPDF and other local enhanced services;
- release clinical capacity by improving efficiency and effectiveness;
- enhance our workforce by providing training and providing interventions and support that develop resilience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services. In addition, pharmacy technicians will assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g. medicines switches) and patient safety audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services. In addition, pharmacy technicians will assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g. medicines switches) and patient safety audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) plus Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or GPhC accredited equivalent prior to July 2011
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) plus Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or GPhC accredited equivalent prior to July 2011
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
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).
