Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our
well-respected and dynamic team at Eglwysbach Medical Practice. We are
looking for a dedicated and passionate Pharmacy Technician to contribute
to our commitment to high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician will work alongside our prescribing clerks and under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist
About us
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and
collaborative environment. As a valued team member, you can expect:
A clinically driven practice patient-focused, forward-thinking care
Strong financial performance well-managed and stable practice
A happy, balanced, and democratic team fostering open communication and teamwork
Encouragement of innovation welcoming new ideas to improve our services
Our Practice Team: 7 partners,7 salaried GPs. 2 prescribing pharmacists. Chronic
disease management and minor illness, led by a senior nurse prescriber.
High-achieving Practice with excellent admin support.
Training Practice: Supporting GP trainees, F2 doctors, medical students, pharmacy and nursing
students
Enhanced Services: Joint injections, minor surgery, long-acting contraceptives, MS reviews, and Care
Home service
Modern Systems: Paper-free EMIS, WCCG, GPTR.
Active in Cluster Work shaping local healthcare initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will work alongside our prescribing clerks and under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist to:
- Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines
- Use and maintain information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes
- Take a proactive approach towards 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 and within practice protocol, referring to the appropriate clinician when required
- Liaise with other pharmacy stakeholders e.g. Medicines Optimisation/Community Pharmacy/Hospital Pharmacy/PCN Pharmacy teams
- Support and eventually deliver training and development to practice based prescribing clerks and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration
- Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews post-discharge and on other transfers of care, within the remit of practice protocols and growing individual competency
- Run medication safety audits and highlight patients that require clinical review
- Help review and contribute to the practice's repeat prescribing and high-risk drug monitoring protocols
- Undertake medication use reviews and support the pharmacist by identifying patients who need further clinical medication review and assisting where able, e.g. through the provision of patient safety information leaflets, joining on community visits etc.
- Participate in practice MDT meetings, patient participation groups, and other meetings to promote issues relevant to prescribing and medicines optimisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will work alongside our prescribing clerks and under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist to:
- Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines
- Use and maintain information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes
- Take a proactive approach towards 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 and within practice protocol, referring to the appropriate clinician when required
- Liaise with other pharmacy stakeholders e.g. Medicines Optimisation/Community Pharmacy/Hospital Pharmacy/PCN Pharmacy teams
- Support and eventually deliver training and development to practice based prescribing clerks and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration
- Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews post-discharge and on other transfers of care, within the remit of practice protocols and growing individual competency
- Run medication safety audits and highlight patients that require clinical review
- Help review and contribute to the practice's repeat prescribing and high-risk drug monitoring protocols
- Undertake medication use reviews and support the pharmacist by identifying patients who need further clinical medication review and assisting where able, e.g. through the provision of patient safety information leaflets, joining on community visits etc.
- Participate in practice MDT meetings, patient participation groups, and other meetings to promote issues relevant to prescribing and medicines optimisation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work proactively and independently
- Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft Office Packages
- Good clinical knowledge
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
- Awareness of Medicines Management Agenda.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
- Experience of working in a general practice setting
- Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
Prioritise
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy and sometimes changing environment with demonstratable time keeping and prioritisation skills
- Able to prioritise own workload, under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
- Awareness of own personal and professional limitations, and willing to seek advice where necessary
- Attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Committed to own CPD, with support from employer
Desirable
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or similar
Desirable
- Understanding of quality improvement and IQT methodology.
- Knowledge of EMIS computer system.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work proactively and independently
- Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft Office Packages
- Good clinical knowledge
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
- Awareness of Medicines Management Agenda.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
- Experience of working in a general practice setting
- Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
Prioritise
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy and sometimes changing environment with demonstratable time keeping and prioritisation skills
- Able to prioritise own workload, under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
- Awareness of own personal and professional limitations, and willing to seek advice where necessary
- Attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Committed to own CPD, with support from employer
Desirable
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or similar
Desirable
- Understanding of quality improvement and IQT methodology.
- Knowledge of EMIS computer system.
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).