Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust are looking to recruit 2 dynamic, skilled, and motivated pharmacy technicians to work in Balham, Tooting, and Furzedown Primary Care Network (PCN). The postholder will work alongside an established team of pharmacists as well as GPs, practice staff and other healthcare professionals (HCP) to provide support on medicines optimisation services within the PCN. In addition to this be supported by the technician team within CLCH.
Balham, Tooting, and Furzedown PCN is a forward-thinking PCN comprising of seven GP Practices with a total patient population more than 56,000. They have a team of existing pharmacists and are wishing to expand the team further, as they recognise the value the pharmacy team bring to the practices and patients.
Main duties of the job
The postholder must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational and problem solving skills. Previous experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care or community is desirable. A knowledge of medicines management issues faced in primary care is essential with excellent decision-making and problem solving skills. Additionally, compassion, flexibility, excellent communication and time management skills are essential along with the ability to build relationships with various health and social care professionals.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the key elements of the job description and main responsibilities are as below:
To undertake medicine optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (e.g., checking inhaler technique), supporting with identification of patients suitable for a structured medication review e.g., frail, recent discharge, history of falls, medication reviews, medicine reconciliation and medicine queries.
Utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
Support, as determined by the PCN, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists.
Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation, management incentive schemes and patient safety audits.
To support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services both locally and nationally.
Working alongside PCN Pharmacists to ensure safe and robust medicines management processes for patients within the PCN.
Please read in the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the key elements of the job description and main responsibilities are as below:
To undertake medicine optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (e.g., checking inhaler technique), supporting with identification of patients suitable for a structured medication review e.g., frail, recent discharge, history of falls, medication reviews, medicine reconciliation and medicine queries.
Utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
Support, as determined by the PCN, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists.
Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation, management incentive schemes and patient safety audits.
To support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services both locally and nationally.
Working alongside PCN Pharmacists to ensure safe and robust medicines management processes for patients within the PCN.
Please read in the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Services
- Practical experience and theoretical study/knowledge (as evidenced by CPD) equivalent to degree level in medicines management
Desirable
- Enrolled in or completed approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH).
- Completed CPPE Consultation Skills Module or equivalent.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
- Understands the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for clinical pharmacy in PCNs
- Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written including presentation skills and report writing
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology.
- Experience of providing pharmaceutical and prescribing advice
- Experience of clinical audits
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
- Ability to carry out calculations related to medication doses and quantities for supply
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and efficiently
- Ability to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead. Ability to develop logical solutions to problems.
- Ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office
- Understanding of data protection, information governance and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience working as a qualified, registered technician in primary care e.g., ICB, GP practices, PCN.
- Experience using EMIS or SystmOne clinical software
Key Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and pro-active
- Excellent timekeeping and prioritisation skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing workload and priorities.
- Demonstrates ability to work well in busy environment.
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
Desirable
- Valid driving license and access to a car that can be used for work purposes
- Experience of participation in research or academic publication
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Services
- Practical experience and theoretical study/knowledge (as evidenced by CPD) equivalent to degree level in medicines management
Desirable
- Enrolled in or completed approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH).
- Completed CPPE Consultation Skills Module or equivalent.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
- Understands the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for clinical pharmacy in PCNs
- Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written including presentation skills and report writing
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology.
- Experience of providing pharmaceutical and prescribing advice
- Experience of clinical audits
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
- Ability to carry out calculations related to medication doses and quantities for supply
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and efficiently
- Ability to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead. Ability to develop logical solutions to problems.
- Ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office
- Understanding of data protection, information governance and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience working as a qualified, registered technician in primary care e.g., ICB, GP practices, PCN.
- Experience using EMIS or SystmOne clinical software
Key Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and pro-active
- Excellent timekeeping and prioritisation skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing workload and priorities.
- Demonstrates ability to work well in busy environment.
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
Desirable
- Valid driving license and access to a car that can be used for work purposes
- Experience of participation in research or academic publication
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).
