Job summary
Medicines optimisation is an approach that seeks to
maximise the beneficial clinical outcomes for patients from medicines with an
emphasis on safety, governance, professional collaboration and patient
engagement. Medicines optimisation is one of the key focuses of Primary Care
Networks.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and professional Pharmacy
Technician with a good clinical background, excellent communication and
presentation skills. You will be joining the pharmacy team within Droitwich/Ombersley primary care network. Applicants will be computer literate, organised and
confident in working independently as and part of a wider team and you must be
able to prioritise workload.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support the Primary
Care Network to collaboratively:
Integrate care around the patient
Design, implement and facilitate clinically led
medicine optimisation services
Improve productivity and the affordability of
services
Advise, engage and train health care professionals
Improve patient safety and reducing risk
Empower patients through patient education and
engagement
Deliver improved patient outcomes
Support organisations and networks
About us
Droitwich/Ombersley Primary Care Network comprises six GP Practices made up of three practices in Droitwich, one in Ombersley, one in Great Witley and one in Knightwick. We
have established a strong working relationship between practices and strive to
provide excellent quality of care for our population.
We are innovative and forward thinking, embracing
change to the benefit of our patients. Through developing the Network, we aim
to promote resilience and sustainability. Our vision for the future healthcare
delivery is based on these attributes, and seamless working with other NHS
organisations and the Voluntary Care Sector.
Applications will be held within the NHS jobsite for 12 months. Applications
downloaded for shortlisting purposes will be deleted once shortlisting
complete. Applications for those invited to interview, will be kept on file for
6 months from interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES
To
provide technical assistance and administrative support, working with the
Medicine Optimisation Pharmacists and clinicians in GP practices to implement
and maintain high quality, cost effective changes in prescribing patterns and trends
and reducing medicine related risk to patients.
To act
as key contact where appropriate, for the Primary Care Networks to effectively implement
or facilitate medicines management initiatives.
To
undertake appropriate medicine optimisation activities that may include audit with
GP practices as directed by the Clinical Director.
To implement
any changes following the activities above. To communicate those changes to
patients and/or healthcare professionals where necessary and appropriate.
To
assess prescribing within practices, highlight areas for change and implement
or facilitate those changes where necessary.
To
provide information and answer medicines management queries from healthcare
professionals and members of the public.
To
provide training for practice staff which may include clinical systems and
audits in response to individual practice needs where required.
To
monitor prescribing using available tools including EMIS, epact.net and produce
reports and feedback for practices
Produce
and distribute practice support material to assist in the implementation of any
local/national targets set
Please refer to the full job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES
To
provide technical assistance and administrative support, working with the
Medicine Optimisation Pharmacists and clinicians in GP practices to implement
and maintain high quality, cost effective changes in prescribing patterns and trends
and reducing medicine related risk to patients.
To act
as key contact where appropriate, for the Primary Care Networks to effectively implement
or facilitate medicines management initiatives.
To
undertake appropriate medicine optimisation activities that may include audit with
GP practices as directed by the Clinical Director.
To implement
any changes following the activities above. To communicate those changes to
patients and/or healthcare professionals where necessary and appropriate.
To
assess prescribing within practices, highlight areas for change and implement
or facilitate those changes where necessary.
To
provide information and answer medicines management queries from healthcare
professionals and members of the public.
To
provide training for practice staff which may include clinical systems and
audits in response to individual practice needs where required.
To
monitor prescribing using available tools including EMIS, epact.net and produce
reports and feedback for practices
Produce
and distribute practice support material to assist in the implementation of any
local/national targets set
Please refer to the full job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Familiarisation of EMIS GP Clinical System
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Familiarisation of EMIS GP Clinical System
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Familiarisation of EMIS GP Clinical System
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Familiarisation of EMIS GP Clinical 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).
