Job summary
Beccles Medical Centre is looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to
join our growing team of Pharmacy Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists. The
post is being offered at NHS Band 4 / NHS Band 5, subject to experience
Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme
of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition
to deliver person-centred, coordinated care. There is a need to better utilise
the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay
safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on
general practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the
quality and safety of care. You will have regular contact with patients helping
to reduce the workload of GPs. The role includes development of practice teams
to increase effective pharmacy administration within general practice,
especially in relation to repeat prescribing processes including promotion of
repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to
reduce wasted medicines.
The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines
in a variety of ways, including face to face patient consultations. In
addition, the post-holder will be responsible for developing better
understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation and promoting good
practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the
practice in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and
utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.
The role will be based entirely at Beccles Medical Centre.
About us
Beccles Medical Centre has a strong teaching and training ethos and an
established high quality Pharmacy team.
Please see our practice website for more information about the medical
centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical
pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN
multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians core role and responsibilities
will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories, working under
supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical
pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN
multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians core role and responsibilities
will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories, working under
supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science
- BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Candidates must be registered with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Previous work experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
- Experience of dealing directly with the public/patients.
Desirable
- Previous work experience in Primary Care.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a multi-skilled team.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols.
Desirable
- Experience of using TPPs SystmOne clinical system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science
- BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Candidates must be registered with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Previous work experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
- Experience of dealing directly with the public/patients.
Desirable
- Previous work experience in Primary Care.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a multi-skilled team.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols.
Desirable
- Experience of using TPPs SystmOne clinical system.
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).
