Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Chandler Ford Primary Care Network are looking for a keen and committed Pharmacy Technician, with excellent communication skills and knowledge to join our multidisciplinary general practice team.

As an established PCN, we have an exciting opportunity within our friendly team. The PCN is looking to recruit a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to enhance the care of our patients. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for career progression and development.

The post will complement the existing team of two Pharmacists and a Technician who will provide professional support and development.

We will welcome applications from all sectors of Pharmacy, and you will be fully supported with a comprehensive induction and enrollment in the Primary care pharmacy education pathway provided by CPPE if not already completed.

If you have the drive motivation and enthusiasm to work with us and other agencies to improve the quality of care to patients and be at the forefront of developing as an exciting Health Service Provider, we would love to hear from you and receive your application. If you are interested and for more information, please see Job Description/Specification or contact: Joanne.Shelley@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and within clinical competence to update patients' medical records accordingly referring on any discrepancies promptly to the clinical pharmacists or GPs

To provide advice to the PCN team (e.g. GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Practice Management, and other non-clinical staff) concerning changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

To work with reception staff and help manage repeat prescription requests and resolving medication queries.

To liaise with community pharmacy to organise supply of items that may be difficult to obtain.

To work in conjunction with the nominated clinicians and clinical pharmacists to support medicines optimisation in nursing homes.

To support the clinical pharmacists to provide structured medication reviews, patient information, medicines awareness and to undertake domiciliary visits if required

To develop recall systems to ensure that all patients have appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring.

To respond to medication queries from patients providing them with advice and support to best optimise and manage their medication, referring on patients who need further management from a clinician or clinical pharmacist.

About us

In our workplace, the team is characterized by collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. The atmosphere is one of the positivity we support, where open communication is encourage. Our workplace is committed to continous learning and development.