Job summary
When patients are ill and need the right medical attention,HUCprovides theNHS 111and Out of Hours GP service to 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex and the Southwest.
The Pharmacy Technician's at HUC provide the crucial role of ensuring our Services are fully equipped with all the medications, equipment and consumables required to deliver the best patient care; combined with this our Pharmacy Technicians support with the governance & policies that come together to make a safe and efficient patient centered service.
Main duties of the job
Please see PDF of job description. Main duties include:
- Carry out prescribing audits in line with company policy
- Analysing Prescribing data - Including liaising with multiple clinician groups to provide support and feedback
- Reviewing Drugs Formularies -Review the usage of the drugs within the formulary, implement changes based on updates to guidance and best practice, etc
- Patient Group Directive Reviews - Review the usage of the drugs indicated within the PGD, support our Chief Pharmacist with the implementation of changes in line with best practice guidance and the demands of our patients
- Assume the role of a primary contact for the controlled Drug's Licenses within your area, work closely with our Lead Pharmacist and the Controlled Drugs Officer to ensure that we are compliant with all record keeping and safe custody requirements associated with the Controlled Drugs
- Support with audits and investigations where required
- Work with the Chief Pharmacist and other Pharmacy Technicians to facilitate the timely implementation of NICE & MHRA alerts and updates
- Act on issues reported during the shift to ensure the safe supply of medicines and equipment to our Bases
- Work closely with the local Service Delivery team to ensure that our services run seamlessly (E.g. Service Managers, Practice Managers, Medicines Management Team, etc)
- Carry out audits at our Bases to ensure they are appropriately stocked for their Service
About us
Benefits include:
NHS Pension Scheme with 20% employer contributions.
NHS Blue Light Card,
Employee Benefits scheme. Travel and expenses scheme.
Career opportunities.
Training and development opportunities.
Access to employee perks and discounts through our Heroes hub employee benefit & wellbeing site.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
Principle Responsibilities will Include:
- Carry out prescribing audits in line with company policy
- Analysing Prescribing data Including liaising with multiple clinician groups to provide support and feedback
- Reviewing Drugs Formularies Review the usage of the drugs within the formulary, implement changes based on updates to guidance and best practice, etc
- Patient Group Directive Reviews Review the usage of the drugs indicated within the PGD, support our Chief Pharmacist with the implementation of changes in line with best practice guidance and the demands of our patients
- Assume the role of a primary contact for the controlled Drugs Licenses within your area, work closely with our Lead Pharmacist and the Controlled Drugs Officer to ensure that we are compliant with all record keeping and safe custody requirements associated with the Controlled Drugs
- Support with audits and investigations where required
- Feed into the internal clinical newsletter providing insight on trends, analysis, incidents to support with the continued professional development of our clinicians as well as supporting with improving our patient experience
- Work with the Chief Pharmacist and other Pharmacy Technicians to facilitate the timely implementation of NICE & MHRA alerts and updates
- Act on issues reported during the shift to ensure the safe supply of medicines and equipment to our Bases
- Work closely with the local Service Delivery team to ensure that our services run seamlessly (E.g. Service Managers, Practice Managers, Medicines Management Team, etc)
- Carry out audits at our Bases to ensure they are appropriately stocked for their Services
- Carry out prescription preparations for submission to the NHS Business Service Authority to ensure full renumeration
- Provide feedback to Clinicians on prescription issues that have arisen from auditing & prescription preparations
- Prepare and Issue Prescription Packs in line with Company Policy & Guidance
- Work with colleagues in out areas to reduce Medication & Consumable waste
- Work with the Clinical Lead to drive patient orientated improvements to the Services
- Provide training to Operational staff on the handling of medications and the correct process to follow
- Play a crucial role in the creation and review of the Standard Operating Procedures within the Medicines Management Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
Principle Responsibilities will Include:
- Carry out prescribing audits in line with company policy
- Analysing Prescribing data Including liaising with multiple clinician groups to provide support and feedback
- Reviewing Drugs Formularies Review the usage of the drugs within the formulary, implement changes based on updates to guidance and best practice, etc
- Patient Group Directive Reviews Review the usage of the drugs indicated within the PGD, support our Chief Pharmacist with the implementation of changes in line with best practice guidance and the demands of our patients
- Assume the role of a primary contact for the controlled Drugs Licenses within your area, work closely with our Lead Pharmacist and the Controlled Drugs Officer to ensure that we are compliant with all record keeping and safe custody requirements associated with the Controlled Drugs
- Support with audits and investigations where required
- Feed into the internal clinical newsletter providing insight on trends, analysis, incidents to support with the continued professional development of our clinicians as well as supporting with improving our patient experience
- Work with the Chief Pharmacist and other Pharmacy Technicians to facilitate the timely implementation of NICE & MHRA alerts and updates
- Act on issues reported during the shift to ensure the safe supply of medicines and equipment to our Bases
- Work closely with the local Service Delivery team to ensure that our services run seamlessly (E.g. Service Managers, Practice Managers, Medicines Management Team, etc)
- Carry out audits at our Bases to ensure they are appropriately stocked for their Services
- Carry out prescription preparations for submission to the NHS Business Service Authority to ensure full renumeration
- Provide feedback to Clinicians on prescription issues that have arisen from auditing & prescription preparations
- Prepare and Issue Prescription Packs in line with Company Policy & Guidance
- Work with colleagues in out areas to reduce Medication & Consumable waste
- Work with the Clinical Lead to drive patient orientated improvements to the Services
- Provide training to Operational staff on the handling of medications and the correct process to follow
- Play a crucial role in the creation and review of the Standard Operating Procedures within the Medicines Management Department
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GPHC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Previous Relevant Experience with handling medications & stock management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GPHC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Previous Relevant Experience with handling medications & stock management
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).
