Pharmacy Technician

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 systems and processes in place and resolve prescription-related issues.

• Undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
• Review Hospital Discharge Letters and implement medication adjustments as required.
• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks, including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews, and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.
• Support the Clinical Pharmacist in Structured Medication Reviews (SMR), organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR.
• Provide expertise to address both public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.
• Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.

• Professional registration with GPhC.
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as a member of a team.
• Flexible approach to meet service needs.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Adaptability to cope with change.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Excellent time-keeping and prioritisation skills.

Wimborne & Ferndown PCN provides services to 42,000 patients across 4 Practices. 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 with representing the PCNs' voice within the wider healthcare system.