Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care Network, supporting our 4 GP practices across the Wimborne & Ferndown area.

The successful candidate will work as part of our Network Pharmacy Team, which consists of 3 Clinical Pharmacists and 2 Pharmacy Technicians, supported by the GP Clinical Lead. Our new Technician will work with the team to optimise the systems and processes in place and to resolve prescription-related issues.

The clinical pharmacy in general practice model is supported by the direction of national policy, where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy professionals within primary care to proactively help patients stay safe and reduce the demands on general practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Help achieve efficiencies and effectiveness within the prescribing activities of the PCN group of GP practices.
• Promote high-quality, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of medicines within the PCN.
• Work within the Pharmacy Team, with clinical pharmacists, to respond to medication-related queries generated by patients, GPs, other healthcare professionals, and staff.
• Develop and ensure a safe, efficient medicines optimisation programme, including repeat prescribing, medication review, and medicines reconciliation services.
• Process medication changes from tasks and hospital discharge letters.

About Us

Wimborne & Ferndown PCN provides services to 42,000 patients across 4 Practices (Quarter Jack Surgery/Old Dispensary, Walford Mill Medical Centre, Pennys Hill Practice, Orchid House Surgery). We have adopted new roles within the PCN to support and broaden our primary care team, allowing us to provide better care for our patients.

The PCN is headed by our committed Clinical Directors and PCN Business Manager. In addition to the PCN, our Practices are also part of Castleman Healthcare, a non-profit company owned by 13 GP Practices in North Poole and East Dorset (3 PCNs). Castleman Healthcare offers additional services to our patients through separate contracting arrangements, provides business and practical support to the PCNs, and supports representing the PCNs' voice within the wider healthcare system.