Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative award-winning organisation. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced registered pharmacy technician committed to developing knowledge and skills to improve patient care in General Practice. GL@GP recruits, employs, trains and supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in General Practice to deliver high quality patient services. We currently deliver Practice/PCN Pharmacist services to a number of General Practices and PCNs across Greater London. We have a reputation for providing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are ready to work in general practice by preparing and training them using experienced practice based pharmacists (PBPs) and GP Trainers. We work with the GP partners in the Bromley-by-Bow Health Partnership to enable a training environment for pharmacists and technicians using online services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work at and deliver quality care to patients in Barnet (PCN 3) through efficient medicines optimisation. This will include the assessment of patients own drugs, medicine reconciliation and checking adherence when patients request medications for issue. The post holder will work with the Practice Based Pharmacists (PBPs) and Prescription Administrators to continually develop the service, while maintaining high standards and achieving best practice to meet the needs of patients.
*This position is in Barnet
*Please note this is a f/t post. Please advise whether you are interested in a f/t, p/t post and whetheryouhave a driver's licence.
*Please note, you must have British citizenship/IDL to apply for this post.
*Please direct any queries to GL@GP and not directly to the practice.
About us
Green Light is an independent employee owned Group providing GP Practice Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy, Education & Training and Consultancy services.
The GL@GP team is led by a pharmacist, Sharon Hart, who in addition to having experience in a variety of pharmacy sectors, also has experience of leadership development/training and change management. Sharon works to support individual and team development and growth. The GL@GP Pharmacy team have access to this support and the opportunity to develop their non-clinical skills through formal and informal mentoring and coaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a pharmacy technician who can work closely with the clinical and admin teams to ensure the efficient processing of repeat prescriptions including medication monitoring for high risk drugs.
Working with the practice pharmacist(s), you will also be responsible for the monitoring and action of drug safety alerts, medication reconciliations for discharge and clinical letters.
You will be involved in
1. General duties and responsibilities
2. Medicines Management
3. Management and Leadership
*Please see the job description and person specification documents attached for detailed role descriptions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a pharmacy technician who can work closely with the clinical and admin teams to ensure the efficient processing of repeat prescriptions including medication monitoring for high risk drugs.
Working with the practice pharmacist(s), you will also be responsible for the monitoring and action of drug safety alerts, medication reconciliations for discharge and clinical letters.
You will be involved in
1. General duties and responsibilities
2. Medicines Management
3. Management and Leadership
*Please see the job description and person specification documents attached for detailed role descriptions.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Medicines Optimisation qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
Experience
Essential
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
- Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
- Dealing with patients/public e.g. patient counselling
- Understanding of prescribing, dispensing and Medicines Management issues
- Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting, e.g. medication history taking, medicines reconciliation
- Adhering to and applying strict confidentiality
- Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Management of staff
- Education & training of staff
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital & community pharmacy setting
- Microsoft Office software including Xcel
- Confident in the use of EMIS
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to solve problems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Work accurately following agreed procedures
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Advanced numeracy skills
- Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills
Desirable
- Consultation skills
- Telephone communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge of medicines management systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- General practice processes and procedures to request and issue medicines
Person Specification
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Medicines Optimisation qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
Experience
Essential
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
- Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
- Dealing with patients/public e.g. patient counselling
- Understanding of prescribing, dispensing and Medicines Management issues
- Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting, e.g. medication history taking, medicines reconciliation
- Adhering to and applying strict confidentiality
- Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Management of staff
- Education & training of staff
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital & community pharmacy setting
- Microsoft Office software including Xcel
- Confident in the use of EMIS
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to solve problems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Work accurately following agreed procedures
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Advanced numeracy skills
- Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills
Desirable
- Consultation skills
- Telephone communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge of medicines management systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- General practice processes and procedures to request and issue medicines
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).
