Pharmacy Technician - PCN

Primary duties will include but are not limited to:

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

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

related matters

process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests

to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your

competency

encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN

undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of

care

update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each

practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken

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

actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Purpose of the role

The post

holder is a pharmacy technician and

is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their

professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network (PCN).

This role

will work under the supervision of the clinical pharmacist to ensure the safe,

accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.

They will provide

technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.

The pharmacy technician will support the PCN

and practice clinical team with queries around medication from patients.

The pharmacy technician will complete

audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the

information for sharing with the clinical team.

The following

are the core responsibilities of the PCN pharmacy technician. There may be, on

occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon

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

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

related matters

process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests

to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your

competency

encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN

undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of

care

update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each

practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken

liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines

are continued following the transfer of care

monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy

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

telehealth and telemedicine

liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing

system for use across all practices

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

support the clinical pharmacist in producing a prescribing newsletter or

bulletin on a quarterly basis

ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of

vaccines and drugs

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

national guidelines

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

with the Clinical Pharmacist.

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

behalf of the PCN

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

actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

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

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

direct care

maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Secondary

In addition to

the primary responsibilities, the pharmacy technician may be requested to:

a.

Support

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

effectiveness initiatives

b.

Undertake

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

c.

may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post

or the level of responsibility.

The

post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others

Use

personal security systems within the workplace according to practice

guidelines;

Identify

the risks involved in work activities and undertake such activities in a way

that manages those risks;

Make

effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;

Use

appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards;

Report

potential risks identified

South Coast Primary Care Network consists of 2 GP Practices in Southsea covering

a total practice population of approximately 38,250. The PCN was successfully formed in July 2019

and has already reaped success through collaborative working. The next stage in its development is an

expansion in the workforce that works across the PCN.

Due to

expansion of the team we are now looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our

medicines management team. The post

holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, working within

their professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network

(PCN).

This role

will work under the supervision of the clinical pharmacist to ensure the safe,

accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.

They will provide

technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.

The pharmacy technician will support the PCN

and practice clinical team with queries around medication from patients.

The pharmacy technician will complete

audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the

information for sharing with the clinical team.

The

PCN are looking forward to welcoming you to the team, where you will have a

pivotal role in helping us to deliver high quality care to our patients.

For

further information you may speak informally Kerry Budd via email Kerry.budd3@nhs.net

Qualifications

Essential: - GSCE in Maths, English and science or equivalent.; - NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent.

Desirable: - NVQ level 3 (or working towards) in pharmacy services or equivalent

Experience

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

Skills

Personal Qualities

Other requirements

Essential: - Flexibility to work outside of core office hours; - Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check