Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team at Ide Lane Surgery.
As a pharmacy technician within a GP surgery you will work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, to support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.
Working under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration to support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
We are looking for someone to work Tuesday-Friday, 8 hours per day
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
- Contributing to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services.
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions.
- Responding to patients questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the pharmacist.
- Participating in patient reviews and updating of patient records
- Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions.
- Participating in medication audits.
- Providing advice and information to GPs, staff and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients.
- Taking responsibility for contributing to all aspects of the day-to-day management of the working environment including communication, data accuracy and management, keeping practice areas tidy and helping to achieve a supportive, positive culture across the practice team.
- To support and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.
- To respect and protect patient confidentiality and information.
- Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements.
About us
Benefits:We are located on the edge of Exeter, Devon and we have free on-site parking.We are a friendly, supportive team in a purpose-built GP surgery with lovely gardens to sit out in.We offer 5 weeks annual leave. We also give you the day off on your birthday!You will also be opted into the generous NHS pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary below, please see attached Job Description for full details
Key responsibilities:
- Contributing to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services.
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions.
- Responding to patients questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the pharmacist.
- Participating in patient reviews and updating of patient records
- Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions.
- Participating in medication audits.
- Providing advice and information to GPs, staff and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients.
- Taking responsibility for contributing to all aspects of the day-to-day management of the working environment including communication, data accuracy and management, keeping practice areas tidy and helping to achieve a supportive, positive culture across the practice team.
- To support and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.
- To respect and protect patient confidentiality and information.
- Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements.
In addition, as a pharmacy technician you need to be:
- Responsible, accurate and methodical
- Able to pay close attention to detail
- Ready to refer to the pharmacist when necessary
- Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines
- Able to read and follow instructions
- Interested in peoples health
- Able to explain clearly to members of the public
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational, science and manual dexterity skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary below, please see attached Job Description for full details
Key responsibilities:
- Contributing to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services.
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions.
- Responding to patients questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the pharmacist.
- Participating in patient reviews and updating of patient records
- Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions.
- Participating in medication audits.
- Providing advice and information to GPs, staff and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients.
- Taking responsibility for contributing to all aspects of the day-to-day management of the working environment including communication, data accuracy and management, keeping practice areas tidy and helping to achieve a supportive, positive culture across the practice team.
- To support and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.
- To respect and protect patient confidentiality and information.
- Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements.
In addition, as a pharmacy technician you need to be:
- Responsible, accurate and methodical
- Able to pay close attention to detail
- Ready to refer to the pharmacist when necessary
- Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines
- Able to read and follow instructions
- Interested in peoples health
- Able to explain clearly to members of the public
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational, science and manual dexterity skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Computer literate (MS office packages)
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adjust to suit the
- audience
- Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Self-motivated and pro-active
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Be on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Computer literate (MS office packages)
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adjust to suit the
- audience
- Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Self-motivated and pro-active
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Be on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).