Job summary
As
a Pharmacy Technician, youll play a vital role supporting our Clinical
Pharmacists, GPs and wider team to improve medicines safety, optimise
prescribing, and ensure patients get the best out of their treatment.
Main duties of the job
In
this varied role, you will:
Support the repeat
prescribing process, including reviewing medication requests and ensuring
appropriate monitoring is in place.
Assist with medicines
reconciliation, especially after hospital discharge, to ensure continuity
of care.
Be a key point of
contact for patients with queries about their prescriptions and medication use.
Support the implementation
of local and national prescribing guidelines, formulary updates and safety
alerts.
Contribute to audits,
quality improvement projects and data collection to enhance prescribing
safety and practice performance.
Help deliver patient
education and medicines optimisation initiatives, supporting individuals to
manage their own health more confidently.
This
is an excellent opportunity to work in a proactive, supportive team with strong
clinical leadership and a clear focus on developing your skills and career.
About us
At
Saxonbrook Medical Centre, we believe great care starts with great
teams. Our 20,000 patient practice operates across two welcoming sites, with a
multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics,
Pharmacists, Nurses and Healthcare Assistants; all working together to deliver
safe, patient-centred care.
We
offer a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your
development encouraged:
NHS Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank
holidays (pro rata)
Dedicated study leave and funded
CPD
Employee assistance programme and
wellness resources
A friendly team committed to quality
improvement, innovation and professional growth
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
this varied role, you will:
Support the repeat
prescribing process, including reviewing medication requests and ensuring
appropriate monitoring is in place.
Assist with medicines
reconciliation, especially after hospital discharge, to ensure continuity
of care.
Be a key point of
contact for patients with queries about their prescriptions and medication use.
Support the implementation
of local and national prescribing guidelines, formulary updates and safety
alerts.
Contribute to audits,
quality improvement projects and data collection to enhance prescribing
safety and practice performance.
Help deliver patient
education and medicines optimisation initiatives, supporting individuals to
manage their own health more confidently.
This
is an excellent opportunity to work in a proactive, supportive team with strong
clinical leadership and a clear focus on developing your skills and career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
this varied role, you will:
Support the repeat
prescribing process, including reviewing medication requests and ensuring
appropriate monitoring is in place.
Assist with medicines
reconciliation, especially after hospital discharge, to ensure continuity
of care.
Be a key point of
contact for patients with queries about their prescriptions and medication use.
Support the implementation
of local and national prescribing guidelines, formulary updates and safety
alerts.
Contribute to audits,
quality improvement projects and data collection to enhance prescribing
safety and practice performance.
Help deliver patient
education and medicines optimisation initiatives, supporting individuals to
manage their own health more confidently.
This
is an excellent opportunity to work in a proactive, supportive team with strong
clinical leadership and a clear focus on developing your skills and career.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Relevant experience in primary care, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care Network setting.
- Understanding of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in primary care, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.
- Good working knowledge of medicines management processes.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care Network setting.
- Understanding of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Relevant experience in primary care, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care Network setting.
- Understanding of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in primary care, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.
- Good working knowledge of medicines management processes.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care Network setting.
- Understanding of SystmOne or similar clinical 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.
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).
