Pharmacy Technician

a.

work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to

the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing

standard operating procedures

b.

support the clinical pharmacist as the point of contact for all medicines

related matters

c.

process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests

to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

d.

issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your

competency

e.

encourage cost-effective prescribing

f.

undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of

care

g.

update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each

practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken

h.

liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines

are continued following the transfer of care

i.

monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy

j.

support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations,

telehealth and telemedicine

k.

liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing

system for use across all practices

l.

support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of

prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against

NICE standard

m.

identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed

with the Clinical Pharmacist.

following are the core responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. There may

be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on

factors such as workload and staffing levels. The pharmacy technician will work

Within their scope of clinical practice and

a.

work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to

the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing

standard operating procedures

b.

support the clinical pharmacist as the point of contact for all medicines

related matters

c.

process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests

to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

d.

issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your

competency

e.

encourage cost-effective prescribing

f.

undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of

care

g.

update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each

practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken

h.

liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines

are continued following the transfer of care

i.

monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy

j.

support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations,

telehealth and telemedicine

k.

liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing

system for use across all practices

l.

support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of

prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against

NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance

m.

ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of

vaccines and drugs

n.

apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and

national guidelines

o.

identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed

with the Clinical Pharmacist.

p.

support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on

behalf of the PCN

q.

participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and

participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about

through incidents and near-miss events

r.

actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

s.

undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

t.

contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

u.

attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a

performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a

regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

v.

contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or

direct care

To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working

area at all times

In

addition to the primary responsibilities, the pharmacy technician may be

Requested to

a.

Support

delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost

effectiveness initiatives and audits

b.

any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,

ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

Duties may vary from time to time without

changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Join our well-established, forward

thinking GMS training practice of 12,700 patients. Based across 2 sites in the

heart of the beautiful Cotswold town of Cirencester, we are looking for a

dynamic pharmacy technician to join our supportive and friendly team.

CHG at a glance

Systm1 practice using Ardens and AccuRx

Registrars

Diverse ARRS roles: Paramedic, Clinical

Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Social Prescriber, Care Co-ordinator, Trainee

Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Prescriber

Nurse led chronic disease clinics

Strong administration team & experienced

management team

In-house Vasectomy service and Minor Surgery

clinics

GP led Total Triage appointment system

Enthusiastic GP Training Practice, with up to

3 GP Registrars at any time

Strong links with NB Medical to support

clinicians

School

Close links with South Cotswold PCN,

High QOF attainment and CQC rated Good

Skilled worker visa sponsor licence

Whilst committed

to our traditional patient centred values we are proud to positively engage

with the challenges & opportunities facing Primary Care and continually

strive to improve pathways to benefit both patients and staff.

Experience

Essential: - Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team

Desirable: - Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths; - Qualified to NVQ level 2 in health and social care

Desirable: - CPPE qualified

Knowledge and skills

Essential: - Good interpersonal and communication skills; - Ability to provide quality care

Desirable: - Basic IT skills