Job summary
Bungay Medical Practice is looking to
recruit a Pharmacy Technician.
Clinical Pharmacy in General
Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new
model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred,
coordinated care across the district. There is a need to better utilise the
role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe
and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on
general practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve
the quality and safety of care. You will have regular contact with patients
helping to reduce the workload of GPs. The role includes development of
practice teams to increase effective pharmacy administration within general
practice, especially in relation to repeat prescribing processes including
promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk
and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.
The
post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by
switching medications to agreed protocols. In addition, the post-holder will be
responsible for developing better understanding of the principles of medicines
optimisation and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments.
This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE
implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.
Based at Bungay Medical Practice, in conjunction with the PCN DES and in liaison with the network pharmacy team.
About us
Bungay Medial Centre provides the highest quality healthcare to patients.
We are part of the SWAN Primary Care Network sharing clinicians and resources and working collaboratively to deliver best care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians core role and responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories, working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians core role and responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories, working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science
- BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Candidates must be registered with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Previous work experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
- Experience of dealing directly with the public/patients.
Desirable
- Previous work experience in Primary Care.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a multi-skilled team.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols.
Desirable
- Experience of using TPPs SystmOne clinical system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science
- BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Candidates must be registered with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Previous work experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
- Experience of dealing directly with the public/patients.
Desirable
- Previous work experience in Primary Care.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a multi-skilled team.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols.
Desirable
- Experience of using TPPs SystmOne clinical system.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Waveney Alliance Primary Care Network
Address
Bungay Medical Practice
28 St. Johns Road
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 1LP
