Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding medicines management
team at Wide Way Medical Centre. We currently employ 1 Pharmacy Technician and
1 Clinical Pharmacist and are recruiting a second Clinical Pharmacist to the
team, but recognise we need to expand to meet the needs of our 16,000
population.
We serve a diverse population in
a relatively deprived area of Merton with a high burden of cardiovascular
disease and related chronic disease in particular.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technicians will
assist the Clinical Pharmacists with a range of medicines management activities i.e. medicine related policies, protocols and procedures, their communication and implementation under the guidance of the partnership. This includes:
- Implementing policies,
protocols and procedures pertaining to the prescription of medication by Wide
Way Medical Centre staff
- Implementing repeat medication procedures,
liaising closely with non-clinical staff
- Reconciling medicines for
patients who are started on new medication and/or whose medication is changed
by other healthcare providers
- Conducting annual reviews of
medication for specified cohorts of patients (SMR) within their scope of
practice
- Ensuring medication monitoring is
completed, carrying out medication safety audits and responding to safety
alerts
- Ensuring procedures for the
issuing, delivery and claiming for Personally Administered Items (PAIs) are
followed, liaising with clinical staff and the nursing team who administer them
- Liaising with local community
pharmacists to build strong collaborative relationships with regular meetings
to ensure efficient collaborative working
- Liaising with ICS Place and PCN
pharmacists to deliver on national, regional and local priority initiatives
- Helping to answer internal and
external medication-related queries within their scope of practice
- Delivering on
medication-related Quality Improvement activities
About us
Wide Way Medical Centre is based in South West London.
We take care of almost 16000 patients in a modern, purpose built surgery with ample car parking.
Our team consists of 4 GP Partners plus a Managing Partner, 5 Salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Care Practitioners, Practice Nurses, a Paramedic, Social Prescriber, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Care Coordinators and a fantastic administrative support team.
We are a training practice with 4 GP trainers and we host GP registrars, medical students and nursing students.
We greatly value the expertise our pharmacist and pharmacy technician colleagues bring and support the personal and professional development of all our staff, particularly with respect to cardiovascular disease care which is a focus for us due to our local burden.
the successful candidate will take part in the weekly cardiovascular optimisation meetings, planned care meetings and medicines management meetings to support the medicines management team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the repeat prescribing process, ensuring prescriptions are issued accurately and in line with clinical guidance.
- Conduct medication reconciliation after hospital discharge or clinic appointments, liaising with clinical staff as needed.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of medicines safety protocols (e.g. high-risk drugs, controlled drugs).
- Manage and maintain accurate patient medication records.
- Process prescription queries from patients, community pharmacies, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and update drug monitoring alerts, working closely with clinicians and clinical pharmacist to ensure patient safety.
- Assist in identifying and managing patients suitable for repeat dispensing.
- Support the implementation of prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work with the practice team to reduce medication waste and promote cost-effective prescribing.
- Help coordinate and follow up on medication reviews, including sending invitations and updating records.
- Communicate relevant medicines-related information and changes to practice staff and patients.
- Liaise with community pharmacies, PCN and ICS pharmacy teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in clinical and operational meetings, contributing to medicines optimisation planning.
- Support the delivery of national and local prescribing targets, such as QOF and IIF.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continued professional development in line with GPhC requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the repeat prescribing process, ensuring prescriptions are issued accurately and in line with clinical guidance.
- Conduct medication reconciliation after hospital discharge or clinic appointments, liaising with clinical staff as needed.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of medicines safety protocols (e.g. high-risk drugs, controlled drugs).
- Manage and maintain accurate patient medication records.
- Process prescription queries from patients, community pharmacies, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and update drug monitoring alerts, working closely with clinicians and clinical pharmacist to ensure patient safety.
- Assist in identifying and managing patients suitable for repeat dispensing.
- Support the implementation of prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work with the practice team to reduce medication waste and promote cost-effective prescribing.
- Help coordinate and follow up on medication reviews, including sending invitations and updating records.
- Communicate relevant medicines-related information and changes to practice staff and patients.
- Liaise with community pharmacies, PCN and ICS pharmacy teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in clinical and operational meetings, contributing to medicines optimisation planning.
- Support the delivery of national and local prescribing targets, such as QOF and IIF.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continued professional development in line with GPhC requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post-qualification experience in a community, hospital, or primary care setting
- Experience with medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing processes
- Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems (e.g. EMIS)
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP practice or PCN
- Knowledge of QOF, IIF, or other NHS performance frameworks
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of medicines management, medication safety, and prescribing protocols
- Strong IT skills, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of drug monitoring requirements (e.g. blood tests for DMARDs, lithium)
- Ability to follow and implement clinical and administrative protocols
Desirable
- Understanding of local/national medicines optimisation strategies
- Awareness of NHS structures and initiatives in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD
Desirable
- Completed or working towards accuracy checking technician (ACT) qualification
- NHS/Primary Care specific training (e.g. CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway)
- Medicines Management or Optimisation qualifications/training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post-qualification experience in a community, hospital, or primary care setting
- Experience with medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing processes
- Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems (e.g. EMIS)
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP practice or PCN
- Knowledge of QOF, IIF, or other NHS performance frameworks
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of medicines management, medication safety, and prescribing protocols
- Strong IT skills, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of drug monitoring requirements (e.g. blood tests for DMARDs, lithium)
- Ability to follow and implement clinical and administrative protocols
Desirable
- Understanding of local/national medicines optimisation strategies
- Awareness of NHS structures and initiatives in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD
Desirable
- Completed or working towards accuracy checking technician (ACT) qualification
- NHS/Primary Care specific training (e.g. CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway)
- Medicines Management or Optimisation qualifications/training
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).