Job summary
Salisbury Medical Practice is looking to recruit a committed, caring and highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our well-established Medical Practice.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support and work alongside the fellow Practice Pharmacist/s and Pharmacy Technician/s to ensure the delivery of prescribing is safe, cost effective and efficient as well as ensuring there is little waste whilst maximising patient outcomes.
We are looking for someone who is a trained and registered Pharmacy Technician who desirably has previous experience working within a General Practice environment. Applicant must have excellent organisational and communications skills as well as a high level of competency using computers.
The successful candidate will have the ability to liaise with staff at all levels and work effectively as part of a team. A strong commitment to personal and professional development and teamwork are essential for this role.
About us
This is a permanent position, and we are open to full time or part time (minimum of 18.75hrs per week) applicants, desired hours can be discussed at interview. We offer 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), a competitive salary and the chance to join or continue on in the NHS Pension Scheme. We also offer on site free parking and on site cafe including complimentary lunch selection for staff, staff well-being events including monthly treats for staff, annual away day and star of the month awards. Applicants will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check, must be registered with the GPhC and must be eligible to work in the UK.
The deadline for receiving applications is Monday 7th October 2024. Please send completed application forms to sony.robins@nhs.net or post them into our Fisherton House site. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: sony.robins@nhs.net
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician is to support and work alongside the fellow Practice Pharmacist/s and Pharmacy Technician/s to ensure the delivery of prescribing is safe, cost effective and efficient as well as ensuring there is little waste whilst maximising patient outcomes.
- To process medication requests including prescriptions and respond to medication queries from staff and patients.
- To perform face to face or telephone medication reviews for patients with up to 2 - 3 medications.
- To support co-ordination of discharge summaries and medication reconciliations for patients being discharged form hospital and/or moving in to a care setting.
- To support patients with effective medication administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique etc.).
- To assist with the monitoring and management of prescribing budgets.
- To identify blood tests, recalls and reviews using established protocols and forward these to the appropriate clinician.
- To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
- To support the Practice Pharmacists in reviewing prescribing protocols and SOPs.
- To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines where required.
- To participate in medication audits when required.
- To liaise with the Medicines Management Team when required to ensure up to date practice.
- To liaise with patients, carers, hospital, community pharmacies and other local healthcare providers when required.
- To work with the immediate and wider team to ensure that the Practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
- To deliver high quality, compassionate care and treatment to patients with a focus on promoting health, self-care and independence.
- To ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
- To contribute to local and national practice targets e.g. QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, national benchmarking etc.
- To use Ardens templates to ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients records.
- To taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance to ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain registration requirements.
- To participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- To act with professionalism and ensuring that ethical conduct is adhered to at all times.
- To participate and promote child and vulnerable adult safeguarding and to extract safeguarding information and follow the appropriate pathway when required.
- To keep the working area clean, tidy and professional whilst adhering to GDPR regulations.
- To assist with training for new staff.
- To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
- To participate and co-operate with any research projects.
- To work across different practices on an ad-hoc/when required basis.
- It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or Management Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician is to support and work alongside the fellow Practice Pharmacist/s and Pharmacy Technician/s to ensure the delivery of prescribing is safe, cost effective and efficient as well as ensuring there is little waste whilst maximising patient outcomes.
- To process medication requests including prescriptions and respond to medication queries from staff and patients.
- To perform face to face or telephone medication reviews for patients with up to 2 - 3 medications.
- To support co-ordination of discharge summaries and medication reconciliations for patients being discharged form hospital and/or moving in to a care setting.
- To support patients with effective medication administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique etc.).
- To assist with the monitoring and management of prescribing budgets.
- To identify blood tests, recalls and reviews using established protocols and forward these to the appropriate clinician.
- To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
- To support the Practice Pharmacists in reviewing prescribing protocols and SOPs.
- To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines where required.
- To participate in medication audits when required.
- To liaise with the Medicines Management Team when required to ensure up to date practice.
- To liaise with patients, carers, hospital, community pharmacies and other local healthcare providers when required.
- To work with the immediate and wider team to ensure that the Practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
- To deliver high quality, compassionate care and treatment to patients with a focus on promoting health, self-care and independence.
- To ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
- To contribute to local and national practice targets e.g. QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, national benchmarking etc.
- To use Ardens templates to ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients records.
- To taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance to ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain registration requirements.
- To participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- To act with professionalism and ensuring that ethical conduct is adhered to at all times.
- To participate and promote child and vulnerable adult safeguarding and to extract safeguarding information and follow the appropriate pathway when required.
- To keep the working area clean, tidy and professional whilst adhering to GDPR regulations.
- To assist with training for new staff.
- To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
- To participate and co-operate with any research projects.
- To work across different practices on an ad-hoc/when required basis.
- It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or Management Team.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively with staff and patients
Desirable
- Can work on Clinical computer systems - SystmOne (TPP) and Ardens Templates. Has knowledge of QOF and can work on Microsoft Windows Applications - Outlook.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Pharmaceutical Technician/ Science Qualification and Registered with the GPhC.
Skills
Essential
- Completed all aspects of the application form with no spelling mistakes or errors. Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. Excellent organisational skills and has the ability to prioritise workload.
Experience
Essential
- Has 1 year + trained pharmacy technician experience
Desirable
- Has 3 years + trained pharmacy technician experience. Has experience in undertaking medication reviews and has experience in working in General Practice or Primary Care.
Qualities
Essential
- Is an Independent worker / Autonomous and can also work collaboratively in a team with the ability to multitask. Has a flexible approach to demand and is calm with a professional disposition.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively with staff and patients
Desirable
- Can work on Clinical computer systems - SystmOne (TPP) and Ardens Templates. Has knowledge of QOF and can work on Microsoft Windows Applications - Outlook.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Pharmaceutical Technician/ Science Qualification and Registered with the GPhC.
Skills
Essential
- Completed all aspects of the application form with no spelling mistakes or errors. Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. Excellent organisational skills and has the ability to prioritise workload.
Experience
Essential
- Has 1 year + trained pharmacy technician experience
Desirable
- Has 3 years + trained pharmacy technician experience. Has experience in undertaking medication reviews and has experience in working in General Practice or Primary Care.
Qualities
Essential
- Is an Independent worker / Autonomous and can also work collaboratively in a team with the ability to multitask. Has a flexible approach to demand and is calm with a professional disposition.
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).
