Job summary
To support the Primary Care Network to ensure the delivery of
safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines
optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
The role will also include training and development of
administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy
administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat
prescribing systems and processes.
Main duties of the job
To undertake medicines
reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients’
medical records / prescribing accordingly. To support the achievement of
the practice’s prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.Working with the Practices 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 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 the CCG.To prepare evidence based
resources and information to support the implementation of rational
cost-effective prescribing. To support the Practices to
provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness;
and to undertake community visits as appropriate.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.
About us
Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC are the Rotherham GP Federation. We support all 30 Rotherham GP Practices.
Connect are supporting the Rotherham Primary Care Networks in the recruitment of the additional roles. We already employ numerous Practice Based Clinical Pharmacists and we believe Pharmacy Technicians will be a huge benefit for our practices and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Primary Care Network to ensure the delivery of
safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines
optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
The role will also include training and development of
administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy
administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat
prescribing systems and processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Primary Care Network to ensure the delivery of
safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines
optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
The role will also include training and development of
administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy
administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat
prescribing systems and processes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Motivational & negotiation skills
- Time management skills.
Desirable
- Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as EMIS Web
- Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
- Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
- Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as EMIS Web
- Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
- Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Motivational & negotiation skills
- Time management skills.
Desirable
- Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as EMIS Web
- Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
- Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
- Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as EMIS Web
- Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
- Previous experience working within a patient facing role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
