Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacy technician
to join our team at Wellfield Health Centre.
We are looking for a pharmacy technician to support the
medicines management function working closely with the practice Clinical
Pharmacist. You will provide specialist medicines management advice to the GPs,
Nurses and the reception team to promote the safe, effective and high-quality,
cost-effective use of medicines in all prescribing decisions. The role will
also involve close working with our local care homes and community pharmacies
to support repeat prescribing processes for the practice population.
Candidates must be able to work methodically with attention to detail and may also be asked to carry out other relevant tasks for our busy surgery.
Experience of working within Primary Care would be an advantage and experience of EMIS would be preferred
but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Provide Medicines
Management support to the whole practice team, dealing with patient medication
requests, preparing prescriptions and patient medication queries face to face
and by telephone.
Work with the
GPs and Clinical Pharmacist to develop safe, effective, and efficient systems
for the repeat prescribing of medication.
About us
We are a friendly and busy GP surgery looking for a reliable
and hardworking individual to join our team.
The Practice is a GMS practice providing medical services to a population of approximately 13,600 patients. We work from purpose built premises close to the centre of Rochdale with a friendly, supportive clinical and administrative team. We are a member of the Canalside Primary Care Network.
This is a permanent role to start as soon as possible.
Salary dependent upon experience.
Ideally the candidate will be a qualitied Pharmacy
Technician but full support and training may be offered to the right candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice pharmacy technician will support all practice staff, in providing an efficient, effective service to our patients.
Dealing with patient medication requests, preparing prescriptions and to answer patient queries face to face and by telephone.
Reconcile the medications of patients whose care is transferred back to primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication on discharge
Work with the GPs and Clinical Pharmacist to develop safe, effective, and efficient systems for the repeat prescribing of medication
Work with Clinical Pharmacist to implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local or national guidance
Manage requests to prescribe medication from specialists in line locally agreed guidelines
Refer patients to their community pharmacist for support with using their medicines and through the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.
To support the achievement of the practices prescribing quality and outcomes framework targets.
Provide professional telephone and written advice and support to patients and their carers
Participate in audit activities to optimise medicines safety and the use of prescribing resource
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice pharmacy technician will support all practice staff, in providing an efficient, effective service to our patients.
Dealing with patient medication requests, preparing prescriptions and to answer patient queries face to face and by telephone.
Reconcile the medications of patients whose care is transferred back to primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication on discharge
Work with the GPs and Clinical Pharmacist to develop safe, effective, and efficient systems for the repeat prescribing of medication
Work with Clinical Pharmacist to implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local or national guidance
Manage requests to prescribe medication from specialists in line locally agreed guidelines
Refer patients to their community pharmacist for support with using their medicines and through the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.
To support the achievement of the practices prescribing quality and outcomes framework targets.
Provide professional telephone and written advice and support to patients and their carers
Participate in audit activities to optimise medicines safety and the use of prescribing resource
Person Specification
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals, whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
- Ability to use EMIS and Docman
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of using EMIS Clinical system
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and current legislation
Person Specification
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals, whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
- Ability to use EMIS and Docman
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of using EMIS Clinical system
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and current legislation
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).
