Job summary
The PCN Pharmacy
Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and as an
integrated part of the primary care team to ensure the safe, accurate and
timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. The role will contribute to
successful clinical management of patients and is shared across the PCN.
Main duties of the job
The key
responsibility of a PCN Pharmacy Technician is to ensure there is a centralised,
safe and effective medicines optimisation process across PCN practices
including:
1. Repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing processes:
a.
Implement
PCN repeat prescription process: repeat interval for LTC and CD, read code for
AMBER 3 and enter hospital only drug
b.
Agree
process for appliance requests e.g. stoma, continence, dressings and ACBS
products
c.
Electronic
repeat dispensing (eRD) champion: support staff training and work with
community pharmacy
2. Patient safety:
a.
Run
searches and action MHRA CAS alerts
b.
Support
patient queries related to medicines
c.
Refer
complex medicines queries to pharmacist/nurse/GP
3. Quality improvement projects and clinical audits:
a.
Identify
patients suitable for virtual clinics to support QIPP implementation
b.
Identify
patients who have not been issued anticoagulant/lithium/steroid/antiplatelet
cards and ensure read code into the notes
4. Health Innovation Network (HIN) Project e.g. BP@home, lipid
management
a.
Identify
patients and risk stratify using UCLP search templates on EMIS
b.
Contact
patients for up to date home BP if available
About us
Greenwich PCN Alliance is formed of 4 PCNs across Greenwich, Blackheath and Charlton PCN, Eltham PCN, Heritage PCN and Unity PCN. A successful candidate will be allocated to one PCN and will work across that PCN only. At Greenwich PCN Alliance we are committed to the development of ARRS roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCN Pharmacy
Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and as an
integrated part of the primary care team to ensure the safe, accurate and
timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. The role will contribute to
successful clinical management of patients and is shared across the PCN.
The key
responsibility of a PCN Pharmacy Technician is to ensure there is a centralised,
safe and effective medicines optimisation process across PCN practices
including:
1. Repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing processes:
a.
Implement
PCN repeat prescription process: repeat interval for LTC and CD, read code for
AMBER 3 and enter hospital only drug
b.
Agree
process for appliance requests e.g. stoma, continence, dressings and ACBS
products
c.
Electronic
repeat dispensing (eRD) champion: support staff training and work with
community pharmacy
2. Patient safety:
a.
Run
searches and action MHRA CAS alerts
b.
Support
patient queries related to medicines
c.
Refer
complex medicines queries to pharmacist/nurse/GP
3. Quality improvement projects and clinical audits:
a.
Identify
patients suitable for virtual clinics to support QIPP implementation
b.
Identify
patients who have not been issued anticoagulant/lithium/steroid/antiplatelet
cards and ensure read code into the notes
4. Health Innovation Network (HIN) Project e.g. BP@home, lipid
management
a.
Identify
patients and risk stratify using UCLP search templates on EMIS
b.
Contact
patients for up to date home BP if available
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCN Pharmacy
Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and as an
integrated part of the primary care team to ensure the safe, accurate and
timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. The role will contribute to
successful clinical management of patients and is shared across the PCN.
The key
responsibility of a PCN Pharmacy Technician is to ensure there is a centralised,
safe and effective medicines optimisation process across PCN practices
including:
1. Repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing processes:
a.
Implement
PCN repeat prescription process: repeat interval for LTC and CD, read code for
AMBER 3 and enter hospital only drug
b.
Agree
process for appliance requests e.g. stoma, continence, dressings and ACBS
products
c.
Electronic
repeat dispensing (eRD) champion: support staff training and work with
community pharmacy
2. Patient safety:
a.
Run
searches and action MHRA CAS alerts
b.
Support
patient queries related to medicines
c.
Refer
complex medicines queries to pharmacist/nurse/GP
3. Quality improvement projects and clinical audits:
a.
Identify
patients suitable for virtual clinics to support QIPP implementation
b.
Identify
patients who have not been issued anticoagulant/lithium/steroid/antiplatelet
cards and ensure read code into the notes
4. Health Innovation Network (HIN) Project e.g. BP@home, lipid
management
a.
Identify
patients and risk stratify using UCLP search templates on EMIS
b.
Contact
patients for up to date home BP if available
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of the audit process
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
- Full Driving License
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of the audit process
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
- Full Driving License
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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).