Briarwood Medical Centre

Medicines Co-ordinator

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Job summary

Are you a Medicines Co-ordinator looking for a new challenge in general practice?

Do you want to work for a friendly family like practice who prioritises both high quality patient care and staff well-being?

An exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Co-ordinator has arisen to join our team at Briarwood Medical Centre.

This position will support the clinical team in relation to medicines management in line with current practice protocols.

We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills and adaptability to the ever-changing NHS.

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation to deliver an excellent service within general practice.

This role is for 19 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Management of repeat/acute prescriptions.

Appliance orders.

Data entry onto patient medical records.

Liaising with patients, pharmacies and relevant third parties.

Medicine safety and quality audits.

NHS cost savings.

Care Quality Commission work.

Contractual target based work.

Deal with medicine related queries.

About us

We will provide a friendly and supportive environment to work in alongside development, training, and career progression. We promote a team ethos and great rewards and values to all our staff.

We believe that we offer the chance to work in a forward-thinking general practice with a friendly and supportive team, open culture and good opportunities for personal development in the future.

If you are interested in the role, we would like to hear from you. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact us.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2525-23-0003

Job locations

514 Blackpool Road

Ashton

Preston

PR2 1HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of repeat/acute prescriptions

Appliance orders

Data entry onto patient medical records

Liaising with patients, pharmacies and relevant third parties.

Medicine safety and quality audits.

NHS cost savings.

Care Quality Commission work.

Contractual target based work.

Deal with medicine related queries.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of repeat/acute prescriptions

Appliance orders

Data entry onto patient medical records

Liaising with patients, pharmacies and relevant third parties.

Medicine safety and quality audits.

NHS cost savings.

Care Quality Commission work.

Contractual target based work.

Deal with medicine related queries.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Able and willing to develop your skills.
  • Able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web.
  • Experience in Primary Care.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and record keeping skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in using IT based patient documentation systems.
Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Able and willing to develop your skills.
  • Able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web.
  • Experience in Primary Care.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and record keeping skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in using IT based patient documentation systems.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Briarwood Medical Centre

Address

514 Blackpool Road

Ashton

Preston

PR2 1HY


Employer's website

https://www.briarwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Briarwood Medical Centre

Address

514 Blackpool Road

Ashton

Preston

PR2 1HY


Employer's website

https://www.briarwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Charlotte Greenwood

charlotte.greenwood6@nhs.net

01772364999

Details

Date posted

09 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2525-23-0003

Job locations

514 Blackpool Road

Ashton

Preston

PR2 1HY


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