Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a GP
practice within Greater Derby PCN and become a key member of the practice
medicines management team.
The successful candidate will support safe and effective use
of medicines for patients through discharge reconciliation, repeat prescribing
systems, patient-facing consultations and audit work, working closely with GPs
and Clinical Pharmacists.
You will receive structured supervision and be supported to
develop your role through the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (if not already completed).
Main duties of the job
Working as part of Mickleover Medical Centre's Medicines Management
team within Greater Derby PCN, and under the supervision of the Practice Lead
Pharmacist and GPs, the Pharmacy Technician will play a key role in improving
patient safety, medicines optimisation and prescribing processes for the
practice population.
Although employed by the practice, the post-holder will work
closely with the wider Greater Derby PCN pharmacy team to share learning, align
ways of working and support system-wide priorities.
About us
Who We Are:
I am Dr Ben Mills, one of four partners at Mickleover Medical Centre.
We care for around 13,100 patients in the leafy suburbs of Derby, largely an older demographic. Our Practice Manager, Emma, leads an outstanding administrative team that filters normal results and routine correspondence so clinicians can focus on patient care.
You will work alongside, three other Partners, five reliable Salaried Doctors, two Nurse Practitioners, two Practice Nurses, a Health Care Assistant, two PCN Pharmacists, a First Contact Physio and a Care Coordinator. We are also human outside work: cyclists, bakers, hikers, kickboxers and even bell ringers. Not got a dog? We will lend you one.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive clinical team with a strong ethos of shared learning and collaboration
- Streamlined workflows and minimal routine paperwork thanks to an excellent admin set up
- Great location with good schools, easy transport links and the Derbyshire countryside on the doorstep
- Development opportunities as part of a 10 practice PCN of around 100,000 patients with enhanced roles and services including a home visiting team and extended access clinics
- Future focused with ambitions to become a training practice and to help shape the direction of the PCN
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of Mickleover Medical Centre medicines
management team within Greater Derby PCN, supporting the safe, effective and
cost-effective use of medicines for the practice population.
The post-holder will be employed by the practice and will
undertake medicines optimisation, discharge reconciliation, repeat prescribing
support, audit activity and patient-facing consultations under the supervision
of the Practice Lead Pharmacist and GPs, in line with local protocols,
professional standards and governance arrangements.
The role is supported by structured supervision and
development through the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of Mickleover Medical Centre medicines
management team within Greater Derby PCN, supporting the safe, effective and
cost-effective use of medicines for the practice population.
The post-holder will be employed by the practice and will
undertake medicines optimisation, discharge reconciliation, repeat prescribing
support, audit activity and patient-facing consultations under the supervision
of the Practice Lead Pharmacist and GPs, in line with local protocols,
professional standards and governance arrangements.
The role is supported by structured supervision and
development through the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Desirable
- Completion of CPPE Primary Care modules
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in community or hospital pharmacy.
- Working within SOPs and governance frameworks.
- Understanding of medicines management and optimisation.
- Knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics.
- Awareness of NHS priorities and prescribing policy.
Desirable
- Experience in GP practice or PCN setting.
- Audit or quality improvement work.
- Knowledge of QOF, QIPP and ARRS frameworks.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- IT literate and able to use clinical systems.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to escalate risk appropriately.
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience analysing prescribing data.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs.
- Team-focused.
- Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to learning and development.
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple sites or organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Desirable
- Completion of CPPE Primary Care modules
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in community or hospital pharmacy.
- Working within SOPs and governance frameworks.
- Understanding of medicines management and optimisation.
- Knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics.
- Awareness of NHS priorities and prescribing policy.
Desirable
- Experience in GP practice or PCN setting.
- Audit or quality improvement work.
- Knowledge of QOF, QIPP and ARRS frameworks.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- IT literate and able to use clinical systems.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to escalate risk appropriately.
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience analysing prescribing data.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs.
- Team-focused.
- Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to learning and development.
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple sites or organisations.
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).
