Job summary
Applications are invited for an experienced Pharmacy Technician certified in pharmaceutical science / pharmacy services and holding current registration to join our Primary Care Team in this exciting new role. This is a part-time post working 18.75 hours.
A long-standing, well respected GP practice covering a semi-rural area between Lichfield and Burton on Trent, with easy vehicle access as we are situated just off the A38 close to the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Surgery aims to offer a welcoming, high quality GP service to all its patients.
Main duties of the job
You will support the GPs and Clinical Pharmacists by undertaking a patient facing / patient support role to ensure effective and safe medication use. You will carry out duties such as medicine optimisation tasks, supporting medication reviews, reconciling medications and processing prescription queries. You will support the process of external and internal audits regarding effective medication use and prescribing. You will assist in the processes relating to medicine safety tasks and cost effective prescribing and will work closely with the administration team to ensure smooth, safe and effective workflows in the management of the repeat medication requests and associated medication reviews.
About us
Located in the village of Alrewas, near the National Memorial Arboretum and close to the eastern Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. Just off A38, easily commutable from Derby/Birmingham.
We have 7300 registered patients and are growing rapidly. There is one dementia specialist care home within our catchment area.
The team currently consists of 3 GPs, 4 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists , 1 care co-ordinator and an experienced and supportive management and administrative team
GMS practice, CQC rating Good, high achiever of QOF and enhanced service outcomes
Training practice
Also offer LARCS, minor injury and minor surgery services and are an active member of East Staffordshire Primary Care Network.
Protected Learning Time monthly
Active Patient group and excellent patient feedback
Find out more about us at www.alrewassurgery.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under
the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist you will ensure the safe, accurate
and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients, and will provide
technical and administrative support to the Clinical Pharmacist and Clinicians.
Carry out
medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g.
checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews. Where required,
utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they
are using their medicines effectively.
Undertaking
medication reconciliation in line with practice standard operating procedures.
Support
medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and
synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking
with local community pharmacies.
Support the
Clinical Pharmacist in Structure Medication Reviews (SMR), such as organising
necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR.
Provide
expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients,
including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local
health inequalities.
Manage shared
care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacist for more complex patients.
Support
initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic
prescribing locally.
Participation in
clinical audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under
the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist you will ensure the safe, accurate
and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients, and will provide
technical and administrative support to the Clinical Pharmacist and Clinicians.
Carry out
medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g.
checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews. Where required,
utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they
are using their medicines effectively.
Undertaking
medication reconciliation in line with practice standard operating procedures.
Support
medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and
synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking
with local community pharmacies.
Support the
Clinical Pharmacist in Structure Medication Reviews (SMR), such as organising
necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR.
Provide
expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients,
including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local
health inequalities.
Manage shared
care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacist for more complex patients.
Support
initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic
prescribing locally.
Participation in
clinical audits.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages e.g. excel.
- Good telephone manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacy terminology.
- Understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation.
- Current pharmacy knowledge including law, ethics, and medication safety alerts.
- Effective time management and organisation.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Desirable
- Understanding of primary care concepts such as Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF), shared care prescribing, PCN Direct Enhanced Service (DES).
- Prior use of EMIS, an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (ePMA).
- Experience of completing medication reconciliation and medication reviews.
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician.
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services.
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP).
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum experience in a hospital, community pharmacy or primary care setting.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Primary care experience, preferable.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages e.g. excel.
- Good telephone manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacy terminology.
- Understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation.
- Current pharmacy knowledge including law, ethics, and medication safety alerts.
- Effective time management and organisation.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Desirable
- Understanding of primary care concepts such as Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF), shared care prescribing, PCN Direct Enhanced Service (DES).
- Prior use of EMIS, an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (ePMA).
- Experience of completing medication reconciliation and medication reviews.
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician.
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services.
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP).
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum experience in a hospital, community pharmacy or primary care setting.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Primary care experience, preferable.
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).
