Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Pharmacy
Technician working for the PCN within designated GP surgeries. Involving close
communication with 3 other Pharmacy Technicians and 4 Pharmacists to provide
in-surgery pharmaceutical support and advice. Work will be primarily within
named surgeries, whilst working closely with the pharmacy technicians in the
rest of the network. Suitable training and support will be provided according to
the requirements of the successful candidate.
The role will include supporting the Practice workload with prescription
requests and queries, medicines optimisation and reconciliation tasks, under
the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacists.
The Pharmacy Technician will have a responsibility to support the
Practice Teams with Improving Patient Safety, Clinical Audit and Review and
fulfilling reporting requirements relating to clinical improvement plans
(CCLIP) and quality outcomes framework (QOF).
The role also forms a key role in the wider Network team working to
achieve the PCN Direct Enhanced Service (DES) requirements.
This role is offered on a full time / part time basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the Network pharmacy
team to ensure coordinated and efficient processing of prescription queries.
They will support practice staff with any queries regarding the processing of
repeat prescriptions including Nursing & Residential Care Home monthly
prescriptions and requests.
Another aspect of the role is to work alongside clinicians to carry out
medicine reconciliations for discharge summaries, clinic letters and other
transfers of care information and communication, in line with PCN policy.
This is an interesting and varied role, where the Pharmacy Technicians
core responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative
categories, to enable more efficient, safe and effective prescribing of
medicine. You will be at the forefront of driving this valuable expansion and
collaboration of the primary care services across the five practices in the
Network
The successful candidate would have a strong ethos for team working and
experience in primary care or community pharmacy desirable. A commitment to
enrol on CPPE PCPEP is essential if not previously completed and support will
be given to complete the course.
About us
Poole Central Primary Care Network is a group of 5 GP Practices in
Poole, Dorset, covering a population of approximately 65,000. The practices
work cohesively to develop local based services to support the needs of the
population we serve. Your work will mainly be based within any one of the 9 GP
surgery sites. The Pharmacy Technician role is part of the growing team of
pharmacy professionals supporting the Poole Central Primary Care Network (PCN).
The PCN recognises that
pharmacy technicians will play an important role, complementing our existing
clinical pharmacist team. The Team also works collaboratively with community
pharmacies, GPs and Practice nurses, Care Homes, and other members of the PCN
multi-disciplinary Enhanced Care team
More information about the PCN can be found at www.poolecentralpcn.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Network Pharmacy team to ensure coordinated and
efficient processing of prescription queries.
Support the processing of repeat prescriptions including Nursing &
Residential Care Home monthly prescriptions and requests together with the
admin and pharmacy team.
Work alongside clinicians to carry out medicine reconciliations for
discharge summaries, clinic letters and other transfers of care information and
communication, in line with Practice policy.
Support patients to manage their medications, for example;
synchronisation of medications, review patients suitability for monitored
dosage systems, and setting up electronic repeat dispensing.
Ensure consideration is given to patients and their families/carers in
every stage of the decision-making process/shared decision-making.
Utilise consultation skills to ensure patients use their medicines
effectively.
Promote cost effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance
with local formulary, medication optimisation strategy and national guidance
Liaise with primary and secondary care colleagues and others to resolve
prescribing queries.
Update and maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medication
records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Network Pharmacy team to ensure coordinated and
efficient processing of prescription queries.
Support the processing of repeat prescriptions including Nursing &
Residential Care Home monthly prescriptions and requests together with the
admin and pharmacy team.
Work alongside clinicians to carry out medicine reconciliations for
discharge summaries, clinic letters and other transfers of care information and
communication, in line with Practice policy.
Support patients to manage their medications, for example;
synchronisation of medications, review patients suitability for monitored
dosage systems, and setting up electronic repeat dispensing.
Ensure consideration is given to patients and their families/carers in
every stage of the decision-making process/shared decision-making.
Utilise consultation skills to ensure patients use their medicines
effectively.
Promote cost effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance
with local formulary, medication optimisation strategy and national guidance
Liaise with primary and secondary care colleagues and others to resolve
prescribing queries.
Update and maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medication
records.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Completion of CPPE PCPEP course or currently enrolled on the pathway wiliness to undertake essential
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
Desirable
- Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine
- Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality
- Knowledge of general practice clinical system, SystmOne
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Experience of partnership collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
- Vulnerable adults awareness
- Experience in use of databases, digital technology applications
- Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Completion of CPPE PCPEP course or currently enrolled on the pathway wiliness to undertake essential
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
Desirable
- Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine
- Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality
- Knowledge of general practice clinical system, SystmOne
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Experience of partnership collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
- Vulnerable adults awareness
- Experience in use of databases, digital technology applications
- Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
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).
