Job summary
Due to the expansion of our centralised Prescription
Hub, an opportunity has arisen for two Pharmacy Technicians to be recruited to
join our growing Pharmacy team. This innovative role within the Practice is to
support our GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Prescription clerks and other Clinical
staff and reception teams. The role
involves coordinating discharge summaries, medication reviews, playing a central
role in repeat prescribing processes, liaising with our patients and
colleagues. We are also developing
Pharmacy Technician clinics, which will form a regular part of the role; as
well as supporting Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.
Experience of
a pharmacy technician role in a primary care setting would be an advantage.
However, if you are proactive, innovative, organised and enthusiastic, then we
look forward to hearing from you, General Practice can be fun!
Main duties of the job
This role
will involve supporting medicines management by working within the general
practice setting under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacists. You will
work as part of the practice team providing specialist medicines management
advice to GPs, Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners, Community Pharmacists,
Reception teams and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective
and high quality, cost effective use of medicines in all prescribing decisions.
The role will focus on improving the repeat prescribing process, relieving
clinical workload pressures, and increasing the uptake of electronic repeat
dispensing.
About us
Portsdown
Group Practice is a large, urban practice with over 58,000 patients, working
across 6 sites. The work we do is challenging, interesting and hugely varied,
reflecting the demographic mix of our patients. We are a long-established
training practice and our commitment to ongoing learning is unparalleled.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder needs to provide support to our GPs, Pharmacy
Team, other clinical staff and reception team to co-ordinate discharge
summaries, medication reviews and ensure the safe prescribing of medication. Excellent
communication skills are essential.
The post holder will
support the running of the established, centralised Prescription Hub for safe,
cost effective, efficient repeat prescribing.
This will be achieved through following the Standard Operating
Procedures for the Prescription Hub under the supervision of a Clinical
Pharmacist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder needs to provide support to our GPs, Pharmacy
Team, other clinical staff and reception team to co-ordinate discharge
summaries, medication reviews and ensure the safe prescribing of medication. Excellent
communication skills are essential.
The post holder will
support the running of the established, centralised Prescription Hub for safe,
cost effective, efficient repeat prescribing.
This will be achieved through following the Standard Operating
Procedures for the Prescription Hub under the supervision of a Clinical
Pharmacist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GPhC
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent
- Good Standard of General Education
Desirable
- Completed Centre of Pharmacy postgraduate Education (CPPE) Primary Care Education pathway for Pharmacy Technicians
- Evidence of ongoing education and training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and teamwork skills
- Good computer literacy and IT skills
- Good problem solving skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of medicines
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Knowledge of EPS/eRD
Experience
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
- 2 years post qualification experience
- Primary care or secondary care experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GPhC
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent
- Good Standard of General Education
Desirable
- Completed Centre of Pharmacy postgraduate Education (CPPE) Primary Care Education pathway for Pharmacy Technicians
- Evidence of ongoing education and training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and teamwork skills
- Good computer literacy and IT skills
- Good problem solving skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of medicines
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Knowledge of EPS/eRD
Experience
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
- 2 years post qualification experience
- Primary care or secondary care experience
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
