Job summary
The Colne Practice has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join our team on a part-time basis for 20-25 hours a week, working Monday to Friday.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused medicines management services. You will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate medication, including those in care homes and assisted living settings. Additionally, you will support clinical staff in optimising prescribing practices.
Main duties of the job
- Request prescriptions accurately and efficiently in accordance with NHS and practice protocols
- Process repeat prescription requests and liaise with clinicians as needed
- Provide advice to patients on the safe use of medications, including over-the-counter products where appropriate
- Support medicines reconciliation and prescription queries
- Assist in audits and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines management
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other practice staff to support the safe and effective use of medicines
- Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system (EMIS)
About us
The Colne Practice is a friendly GP practice with a list size of approximately 10,500 patients. Our team comprises 7 GP partners, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists and reception and admin teams.
We offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working options considered
Job description
Job responsibilities
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you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the
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Job description
Job responsibilities
If
you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the
attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or working towards
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 /Registered Pharmacy Technician (or working towards registration with the GPhC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a pharmacy or dispensing role
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
- Familiarity with clinical systems (EMIS)
- Knowledge of current NHS prescribing policies and guidance
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support non-clinical colleagues
- Self-motivation and a strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or working towards
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 /Registered Pharmacy Technician (or working towards registration with the GPhC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a pharmacy or dispensing role
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
- Familiarity with clinical systems (EMIS)
- Knowledge of current NHS prescribing policies and guidance
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support non-clinical colleagues
- Self-motivation and a strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
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).
