Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Chandler Ford Primary Care Network are looking for a keenand committed Pharmacy Technician, with excellent communication skills andknowledge to join our multidisciplinary general practice team.

As anestablished PCN, we have an exciting opportunity within our friendly team. ThePCN is looking to recruit a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to enhance the care of our patients. This roleprovides a fantastic opportunity for career progression and development.

The post will complement theexisting team of two Pharmacists and a Technician who will provideprofessional support and development.

We willwelcome applications from all sectors of Pharmacy, and you will be fullysupported with a comprehensive induction and enrollment in the Primary carepharmacy education pathway provided by CPPE if not already completed.

If youhave the drive motivation and enthusiasm to work with us and other agencies toimprove the quality of care to patients and be at the forefront of developingas an exciting Health Service Provider, we would love to hear from you andreceive your application. Ifyou are interested and for more information, please see JobDescription/Specification or contact:

Main duties of the job

To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordancewith practice protocols and within clinical competence to update patients'medical records accordingly referring on any discrepancies promptly to theclinical pharmacists or GPs

To provide advice to the PCN team ( GPs, Nurses,HCAs, Practice Management, and other non-clinical staff) concerning changes toprescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, andcost-effectiveness.

To work with reception staff and help manage repeatprescription requests and resolving medication queries.

To liaise with community pharmacy to organise supply ofitems that may be difficult to obtain.

To work in conjunction with the nominated cliniciansand clinical pharmacists to support medicines optimisation in nursinghomes.

To support the clinical pharmacists to providestructured medication reviews, patient information, medicines awareness and toundertake domiciliary visits if required

To develop recall systems to ensure that all patientshave appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring.

To respond to medication queries from patientsproviding them with advice and support to best optimise and manage theirmedication, referring on patients who need further management from a clinicianor clinical pharmacist.

About us

In our workplace, the team is characterized by collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. The atmosphere is one of the positivity we support, where open communication is encourage. Our workplace is committed to continous learning and development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist pharmaceutical services, professional advice and direct support to Practice GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, HCAs and Reception/Administrative Staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team to promote the safe, effective, and high-quality, cost-effective use of medicinesTo undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with local protocols. To update patients' medical records and prescribing accordingly, referring on any discrepancies to the clinical pharmacist or GPTo liaise with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, practice, hospital and community pharmacists/ technicians and patient's carers to improve the pharmaceutical care of support the clinical pharmacists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

To support the clinical pharmacists in providing structured medication review to those on multiple medications/polypharmacy and in care home supporting the practice with implementing the PCN Directed Enhanced Service (DES).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC CPPE PCPEP or equivalent or willing to complete the course

Desirable

ACT

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