Job summary
East Cleveland PCN Ltd is seeking a passionate & motivated Pharmacy Technician to join an exciting and forward-thinking primary care network with ambitions to truly transform patient care.
This a great opportunity for an eligible candidate looking to progress in patient-facing, person-centered, integrated care. The role includes support and supervision to progress in the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway - creating an excellent opportunity to merge transformative care with guided career progression.
With the flexibility to work full or part-time, this is an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates looking to expand their horizons and embark on a new challenge in an innovative PCN
The post holder will develop and support effective medicines optimisation & reconciliation processes; contribute to personalized& anticipatory care; help implement effective prescribing policy & practice across the PCN and wider system.
Previous unsucessfull applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
As part of East Cleveland PCN Ltd's multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will play a key role in supporting clinically & cost-effective prescribing provision across the network's patient populations
As a registered Pharmacy Technician, with a minimum 1-year post-qualification experience, the post holder will support the care management of patients with chronic diseases undertaking clinical medication reviews to support proactive management of complex polypharmacy patients.
Under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist, the post holder will support the delivery & administration of person-centered medicine optimisation, helping to standardise approaches to care across the PCN and delivering real and sustainable impacts to patients and the wider system.
The role will include supported progression through the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway providing an exciting development learning opportunity, alongside rewarding career prospects.
About us
East Cleveland PCN Ltd is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network with patient-centred care at its heart.
As part of its ambitions to deliver truly transformative care, the PCN is committed to the development of a proactive, multi-disciplinary team that works hand-in-hand with patients to maximise its role in improving population health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities.
The post-holder will be a key part of the emerging network - helping to create a progressive and innovative PCN offer, through a culture of reflective learning and continuous improvement.
The PCN values collaboration and creativity - creating strong and trusting relationships with key system partners and local communities, through a shared ambition to improve health outcomes for its local population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of East Cleveland PCN Ltd's multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining clinically and cost-effective prescribing provision across the network population - improving patient outcomes and helping to relieve service and financial pressures across the PCN.
The role will include supported progression through the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, providing an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in relation to patient-facing, person-centred and integrated care.
The post holder will be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases undertaking clinical medication reviews to support the proactive management of complex polypharmacy patients. This will include, but not be limited to, elderly people in care homes, patients with multiple co-morbidities and those with learning disability and autism.
The post-holder will support the delivery of person-centred medicines optimisation, helping to support standardised approaches to care across the PCN and forging strong relationships with both specialist and community pharmacists to promote system-wide medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
Led by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and working alongside a wider team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across the network, the post-holder will provide day-to-day support to practices in regards to prescription and medication queries. They will support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safe prescribing providing expertise in clinical medicines advice, whilst proactively and reactively addressing both public and social care needs of the network population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of East Cleveland PCN Ltd's multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining clinically and cost-effective prescribing provision across the network population - improving patient outcomes and helping to relieve service and financial pressures across the PCN.
The role will include supported progression through the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, providing an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in relation to patient-facing, person-centred and integrated care.
The post holder will be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases undertaking clinical medication reviews to support the proactive management of complex polypharmacy patients. This will include, but not be limited to, elderly people in care homes, patients with multiple co-morbidities and those with learning disability and autism.
The post-holder will support the delivery of person-centred medicines optimisation, helping to support standardised approaches to care across the PCN and forging strong relationships with both specialist and community pharmacists to promote system-wide medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
Led by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and working alongside a wider team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across the network, the post-holder will provide day-to-day support to practices in regards to prescription and medication queries. They will support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safe prescribing providing expertise in clinical medicines advice, whilst proactively and reactively addressing both public and social care needs of the network population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting medication reviews.
- Experience in supporting the implementation of new policies and processes to improve the quality and safety of practice, in the context of medicines optimization.
- Experience in working in a practice or care home setting in the capacity of providing patient-centred medicines optimisation support.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures relevant to the role.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Digital skills, including ability to access and competently use clinical systems and electronic transfer of prescriptions.
- Participation in the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems.
- Problem solving.
- Able to use our judgement to prioritise tasks.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care Network arrangements and their contribution to the NHS 10-Year Plan.
- Knowledge, awareness and experience of brief intervention and referral pathways that provide opportunistic advice and support for preventable illness and/or long-term conditions receptive to lifestyle/pharmacological support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting medication reviews.
- Experience in supporting the implementation of new policies and processes to improve the quality and safety of practice, in the context of medicines optimization.
- Experience in working in a practice or care home setting in the capacity of providing patient-centred medicines optimisation support.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures relevant to the role.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Digital skills, including ability to access and competently use clinical systems and electronic transfer of prescriptions.
- Participation in the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems.
- Problem solving.
- Able to use our judgement to prioritise tasks.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care Network arrangements and their contribution to the NHS 10-Year Plan.
- Knowledge, awareness and experience of brief intervention and referral pathways that provide opportunistic advice and support for preventable illness and/or long-term conditions receptive to lifestyle/pharmacological support.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).