Job summary
Job overview
We are seeking a registered pharmacy technician to work remotely for a General Practice, to deliver audits, medicines reconciliation and general medicines optimisation tasks with all training and support provided. You will work under the supervision of a
pharmacist within our team and we will fully support a transition into the role - perfect for a registered pharm tech with a community background and a passion to develop clinically.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake medicines reconciliations of patient records/prescribing in line with the practice protocols and update patient records, support medicine reviews and synchronisation for groups of patients i.e. care homes and help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols. You will carry out prescribing audits and medicines safety alerts.
In recognition of the important role pharmacy technicians can play in general practice we are seeking a professional who can support patients to get the most from their medicines, contributing to Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in collaboration with the clinical pharmacist and for their skills and knowledge around acute and repeat prescribing processes and improving patients safe use of medicines to contribute toward the management of patients on site.
About us
We are a National provider of GP pharmacist and pharmacy technician services, offering on-site and remote clinical sessions to General Practice.
We are expanding our team and are seeking positive, experienced healthcare professionals to represent our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In recognition of the important role pharmacy technicians
can play in general practice we are seeking a professional who can support
patients to get the most from their medicines, contributing to Structured
Medication Reviews (SMRs) in collaboration with the clinical pharmacist and for
their skills and knowledge around acute and repeat prescribing processes and
improving patients safe use of medicines to contribute toward the management of
patients on site.
Our pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities cover
clinical, technical and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is
to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in
prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In recognition of the important role pharmacy technicians
can play in general practice we are seeking a professional who can support
patients to get the most from their medicines, contributing to Structured
Medication Reviews (SMRs) in collaboration with the clinical pharmacist and for
their skills and knowledge around acute and repeat prescribing processes and
improving patients safe use of medicines to contribute toward the management of
patients on site.
Our pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities cover
clinical, technical and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is
to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in
prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent with underpinning knowledge
- - Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- - Evidence of commitment to continued professional development in line with regulatory requirements
Experience
Essential
- Required experience
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Proficient with emis web
- Experience in managing own day to day workload using SOPs and clearly defined occupational policies and relevant regulations.
- Experience of working as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent with underpinning knowledge
- - Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- - Evidence of commitment to continued professional development in line with regulatory requirements
Experience
Essential
- Required experience
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Proficient with emis web
- Experience in managing own day to day workload using SOPs and clearly defined occupational policies and relevant regulations.
- Experience of working as part of a team
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).
