Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced GPhC
Registered Pharmacy Technician to support the Practice in ensuring the delivery
of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing and
optimisation of medicines management. In order to be successful in this role
you will need to have excellent communication skills and good IT abilities as
well as a sound knowledge of medicines management and medicines optimisation
gained in either primary or secondary care settings.
The Technician will help us develop the practice for the
future and maintain the quality of our practice and explore new horizons. We
are located in a beautiful part of North Dorset with excellent links both road
and rail with London. There are fantastic local schools both state and private.
The coast is within easy reach for sailing, diving and outdoor pursuits.
We can offer you:
Family friendly environment, open to job
sharing arrangements.
Competitive salary commensurate with
experience
Excellent practice prescribing history and
involvement with the medicines management team of the ICB
Permanent contract
Start date: negotiable.
Must
be registered or have registration pending and able to drive and work across
all sites.
Sound interesting?
For more information contact:kay.green@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
Tel: 01258 474500
Main duties of the job
Post Title: Practice Pharmacy Technician
Working Hours: Full time
Reports to: Practice Pharmacist
JOB SUMMARY
To support the Practice Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of
safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines
optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
About us
We are a large innovative and
friendly GMS practice in North Dorset who are big on development, invest in our
team and are keen to create opportunities for career development through routes
such as portfolio working and giving autonomy to take the lead and use
initiative. As a partnership we have demonstrated our commitment to
diversification from the traditional model, having both an Advanced Nurse Practitioner,
Clinical Pharmacist and a Manager as partners in our organisation.
We are passionate about giving all
our team a voice and input into the way we work and provide care for our
community. We are very fortunate to have a large MDT already and
recognise the importance of a holistic approach to health care. We have been
part of The Altogether Better Programme and now have a team of health champions
and social prescribers which support this approach.
We are a fun loving practice, looking
for like minded enthusiasts to come and join us and deliver healthcare
embracing new models of care.
Located in a beautiful part of North
Dorset (Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton and surrounding areas), we enjoy
excellent transport links, fantastic local schools (both state and private) and
the coast is within easy reach for sailing, diving and outdoor pursuits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To support, train and oversee the administrative
staff involved in the preparation of repeat
prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat
prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat
prescribing.
To support the administration staff with medicines reconciliation in accordance
with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing
accordingly.
To support the achievement of the practices
prescribing Quality and Outcomes
Framework targets
To contribute to the review and development of
repeat prescribing protocols /Standard
Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat
prescribing systems.
To provide
advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to
support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To participate in medication audits
To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and
to liaise with the medicines management team at Dorset ICB
To prepare evidence
based resources and information to support the implementation of rational
cost-effective prescribing
To support the Practice Based Pharmacist to
provide medication reviews, patient
information leaflets, medicine awareness.
To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions,
including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner
referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols
To advise
on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required
To assist in the control of medicines stocks within the practice and to advise on
the safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring
compliance with medicines legislation.
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes
within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To support, train and oversee the administrative
staff involved in the preparation of repeat
prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat
prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat
prescribing.
To support the administration staff with medicines reconciliation in accordance
with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing
accordingly.
To support the achievement of the practices
prescribing Quality and Outcomes
Framework targets
To contribute to the review and development of
repeat prescribing protocols /Standard
Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat
prescribing systems.
To provide
advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to
support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To participate in medication audits
To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and
to liaise with the medicines management team at Dorset ICB
To prepare evidence
based resources and information to support the implementation of rational
cost-effective prescribing
To support the Practice Based Pharmacist to
provide medication reviews, patient
information leaflets, medicine awareness.
To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions,
including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner
referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols
To advise
on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required
To assist in the control of medicines stocks within the practice and to advise on
the safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring
compliance with medicines legislation.
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes
within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Full UK Driving licence
- Access to own transport and ability to travel between sites
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face * Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports * Good personal organisational skills Effective time management * Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
Desirable
- * Experience working in a primary care setting * Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services * An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners * Good clinical system IT knowledge of System one
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Full UK Driving licence
- Access to own transport and ability to travel between sites
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face * Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports * Good personal organisational skills Effective time management * Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
Desirable
- * Experience working in a primary care setting * Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services * An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners * Good clinical system IT knowledge of System one
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).
