Prescribing Co-Ordinator
Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network
Barnstaple, EX32 8GP · Barnstaple, EX31 2PG · Barnstaple, EX32 9LL · Barnstaple, EX32 8HY
Salary
£12.75 to £12.95
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network are looking for an enthusiastic and organised prescribing co-ordinator to join our Pharmacy team. You will be...
The post holder will work
alongside an established team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to provide administrative and coordination support to
the pharmacy team.
Barnstaple Alliance PCN Care Co-ordinator Responsibilities
- Carry out
audits to identify improvements and maximise income for prescribing IIF
(Investment and Impact fund) indicators.
-
Update IT
systems to include templates and protocols in order to meet the requirements of
any changes in service specifications, e.g. IIF changes.
-
Design
efficient templates, protocols, alerts and other IT tools to support drug
safety, patient care, quality record-keeping and reporting claims.
- work across
Practices to share good Practice, identify information and IT needs, and
implement effective systems and training. The aim is for all Practices to be
best of the collaborative group by sharing what is does well.
- Establish
good working relationships with people employed in Practices across the PCN to
enable them to carry out their duties effectively. It is important that the
skills of existing teams continue to be valued and their roles developed as
agreed with the Practice.
- Work with
the Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians as well as other primary care
professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of patients, and
where required and as appropriate, refer people back to other health
professionals within the PCN.
- Communicate
with community pharmacy colleagues to assist Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians.
-
Give
specific support to practices to help plan and deliver efficient vaccination
campaigns such as Flu and Covid 19 using IT tools available to you.
- Take
minutes of MDT meetings and disseminate; chase progress against actions
identified in these meetings and ensure follow up where necessary.
For the full Job Description please refer to the supporting document attached with this advert.
The Barnstaple Alliance PCN is a proactive and
supportive network of four General Practitioner surgeries: Brannam, Fremington,
Litchdon and Queens Medical Centres. Between us we provide care to over 52,000
patients in the Barnstaple area. Whilst
retaining our independent surgeries, we are working together on collaborative
projects to improve and develop the healthcare services we offer to patients.
Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, trustworthy, conscientious ,polite & good mannered
- Smart, clean & well-presented appearance, Enthusiastic and a self-starter
Desirable
- Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements
- Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a proactive approach to delivering an excellent support service
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of English & Maths GCSE B or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of Medical Terminology training
- Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ3 qualification
Technical
Essential
- Competent in Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
Desirable
- Previous experience of work as a Prescription Coordinator within Primary Care
- Previous work as a Pharmacy Technician / Dispensing Assistant
- Previous knowledge of SystmOne
- Touch-typist
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands
- Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional / effective approach
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
Special Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner
Desirable
- Willingness to work additional hours to cover the holiday/sick leave of other staff
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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