Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Pharmacy
Technician to support the Primary Care Network in ensuring the delivery of
safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing and optimisation
of medicines management. In order to be successful in this role you will need
to have excellent communication skills and good IT abilities as well as a sound
knowledge of medicines management and medicines optimisation gained in either
primary or secondary care settings.
The post holder is a
GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician who acts within their professional
boundaries to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for
repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and
maximising patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To support the safe management of prescribing for the Care Homes within the PCN
To
contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols
/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
repeat prescribing systems
Reconcile
medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care
homes. Identify and rectify unexplained changes, and work with patients and
community pharmacists to ensure patients seamless care
To
provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to
support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
To
participate in medication audits
To
prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation
of rational cost-effective prescribing
To
support the Care Home Pharmacist to provide medication reviews for patients who reside in Care Homes.
About us
The doctors, nurses and all staff are committed
to the provision of high quality Patient centred care and best practice. We aim to be caring, committed and compassionate
about our patients through the delivery of services which are responsive to the
needs of our patient population, and supported by a clear focus on excellent
communication and customer service.
We ensure that our team feel appreciated and
valued, providing an environment that fosters personal development and
professional growth. We empower our
employees in a work environment that is conducive to creating the optimal
work/life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the safe management of repeat prescriptions from PCN Care Homes.
To
contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols
/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
repeat prescribing systems
Reconcile
medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care
homes. Identify and rectify unexplained changes, and work with patients and
community pharmacists to ensure patients seamless care
To
provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to
support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
To
participate in medication audits
To
prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation
of rational cost-effective prescribing
To
support the PCN pharmacists to provide medication reviews
To take a
proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment
of risk and making recommendations for improvement
To
respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner
referring to the pharmacist in accordance with PCN protocols
To advise
on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
To assist
in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required
To assist
in the control of medicines stocks within the practices and to advise on the
safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring
compliance with medicines legislation
To help
plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the
practice to optimise the quality of prescribing
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the safe management of repeat prescriptions from PCN Care Homes.
To
contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols
/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
repeat prescribing systems
Reconcile
medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care
homes. Identify and rectify unexplained changes, and work with patients and
community pharmacists to ensure patients seamless care
To
provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to
support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
To
participate in medication audits
To
prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation
of rational cost-effective prescribing
To
support the PCN pharmacists to provide medication reviews
To take a
proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment
of risk and making recommendations for improvement
To
respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner
referring to the pharmacist in accordance with PCN protocols
To advise
on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
To assist
in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required
To assist
in the control of medicines stocks within the practices and to advise on the
safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring
compliance with medicines legislation
To help
plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the
practice to optimise the quality of prescribing
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care
- prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and
- strategies for improving prescribing.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to
- use word processing skills, emails and the
- internet to create simple plans and reports.
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Medicines Management Technician qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences plus BTEC or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Understanding of the wider determinants of
- health, including social, economic and
- environmental factors and their impact on
- communities.
- Demonstrates ability to integrate general
- practice with community and hospital pharmacy
- teams community groups.
- Demonstrates and understanding of, and
- conforms to relevant standards of practice.
- Experience and an awareness of the breadth of
- common acute and long-terms conditions that
- are likely to be seen in general practice.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical
- information.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Understand the principles of research
- governance.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care
- prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and
- strategies for improving prescribing.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to
- use word processing skills, emails and the
- internet to create simple plans and reports.
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Medicines Management Technician qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences plus BTEC or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Understanding of the wider determinants of
- health, including social, economic and
- environmental factors and their impact on
- communities.
- Demonstrates ability to integrate general
- practice with community and hospital pharmacy
- teams community groups.
- Demonstrates and understanding of, and
- conforms to relevant standards of practice.
- Experience and an awareness of the breadth of
- common acute and long-terms conditions that
- are likely to be seen in general practice.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical
- information.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Understand the principles of research
- governance.
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).