Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly
• To support the achievement of the practice prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
• Advising peers in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
• To participate in medication audits that monitor high risk drugs
• To support the Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness and queries in line with practice policies
• To participate in CQC related work. Including conducting medication related audits, arranging patient appointments and gathering information all in preparation for CQC inspections and reviews.
• Work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist in the organisation and planning of workloads to meet deadlines
• Being involved in online triage platform Dr IQ. Supporting clinicians in delivery of this service as well as managing patient queries under the oversight of clinical team

Your typical day could involve calling patients, usually via telephone, face-to-face, SMS or online. You will work with patients to reach the best possible care for them, advising them on their health, how to take their medicines and their lifestyle choices.

You will be required to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with annual continuing professional development (CPD) and formal assessments with the General Pharmaceutical Council to make sure your skills are up to date.

Your typical day could involve calling patients, usually via telephone, face-to-face, SMS or online. You will work with patients to reach the best possible care for them, advising them on their health, how to take their medicines and their lifestyle choices.

You will be required to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with annual continuing professional development (CPD) and formal assessments with the General Pharmaceutical Council to make sure your skills are up to date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Candidates should have at least four General Certificates in Secondary Education (GCSEs), including maths, English and two science or equivalent qualifications, to show that they have an in-depth understanding of pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with your colleagues, patients and the public. Helping to maintain a positive, supportive, patient focussed culture.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• To be responsible, accurate and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Interested in helping people and improving peoples health

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

Operose Health

Address

Gillies Health Centre

Sullivan Road

Basingstoke

RG22 4EH

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)