Hybrid Pharmacy Technician - Salford

The Pharmacist Network

The closing date is 31 October 2024

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Hybrid based Pharmacy Technician due to company growth and expansion to work full time within Sorrell Bank Medical Practice.

This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Pharmacy Technicians, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full Time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

The Role As a Pharmacy Technician you will confidently act within professional standards and boundaries, supporting and working alongside your General Practice team as well as Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to General Practices nationally.

We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like minded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Benefits for employees:

  • GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
  • 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
  • Sick pay (in line with company policy)
  • Health & well being program with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
  • An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
  • Flexibility
  • Pension scheme

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-24-0124

Job locations

Medical Surgery

23 Bolton Road

Salford

M6 7HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Duties:

  • Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries
  • Medicine Management including Prescription screening and processing
  • Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries
  • Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages
  • Medication synchronization in line with regular repeat prescription
  • Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
  • Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided)
  • High Risk Drug monitoring,
  • Standard/Annual medication monitoring
  • ICB Medicine Incentive Schemes
  • Shared Care Protocols
  • Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
  • Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
  • Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Duties:

  • Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries
  • Medicine Management including Prescription screening and processing
  • Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries
  • Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages
  • Medication synchronization in line with regular repeat prescription
  • Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
  • Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided)
  • High Risk Drug monitoring,
  • Standard/Annual medication monitoring
  • ICB Medicine Incentive Schemes
  • Shared Care Protocols
  • Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
  • Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
  • Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

  • CPPE Pathway

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with GP Practice

Desirable

  • Working within PCN
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

  • CPPE Pathway

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with GP Practice

Desirable

  • Working within PCN

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Medical Surgery

23 Bolton Road

Salford

M6 7HL


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Medical Surgery

23 Bolton Road

Salford

M6 7HL


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Lead

Gary Pallas

recruitment@thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk

01670719932

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-24-0124

Job locations

Medical Surgery

23 Bolton Road

Salford

M6 7HL


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