Primary Care Pharmacy Technician
2 weeks ago
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a GP practice or Primary Care Network (PCN) to support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient medicines optimisation. The Pharmacy Technician will assist in repeat prescription management, medicines reconciliation, audit, and patient education, working under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and in collaboration with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Medicines Optimisation & Safety Support the practice in implementing safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing. Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or other care transfers.
Review repeat prescriptions, ensuring accuracy, adherence to formulary, and compliance with prescribing policies. Identify and flag patients for medication reviews or optimisation by a clinical pharmacist or GP. Support audit and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines safety. Assist with the management of high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements.
Repeat Prescriptions & Workflow Management Process and authorise repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice protocols. Ensure appropriate clinical checks, quantities, and review dates are applied. Communicate with community pharmacies, care homes, and patients to resolve prescription queries. Streamline prescription processes to reduce GP administrative workload.
- Patient-Facing Support Provide advice to patients on safe and effective use of medicines within scope of practice. Promote adherence, waste reduction, and understanding of medication regimens. Support patients recently discharged from hospital or with long-term conditions.
Participate in patient education sessions (e.g., inhaler technique, medicine reviews). 4. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist, GPs, nurses, and admin staff to improve prescribing systems. Liaise with community pharmacies, secondary care, and other health providers to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, practice development sessions, and audits. 5. Governance, Compliance & Quality Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records on EMIS, SystmOne, or equivalent. Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, data protection (GDPR), and confidentiality policies.
Contribute to the practices medicines management policies and protocols. Support the delivery of QOF, IIF, CQC, and local prescribing targets. 6. Training & Development Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.
Engage in peer support and supervision sessions with clinical pharmacists. Support the education and training of other staff within the practice where appropriate. Work towards completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (CPPE) or similar programme. The postholder will work independently within their scope of competence and under appropriate supervision from a registered clinical pharmacist.
The role may evolve as the PCN develops and as national priorities change.
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