Job Description

Job Title: Band 5 ARRS equivalent Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care Network (PCN)
Location: Hertford & Rurals PCN, Hertfordshire
Hours: Full-time / Part-time considered
Salary: Band 5 ARRS EQUIVALENT (31,049 - 37,796 per annum, pro rata)

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and growing team within the Hertford & Rurals Primary Care Network (PCN). This is a fantastic chance to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across our GP practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Medicines Optimisation: Support the implementation of safe and effective systems for medicines optimisation, medicines reconciliation post-discharge, effective medicines administration, repeat prescribing, and reducing medicine waste. Patient Interaction: Respond to medicines related patient queries both face-to-face and over the phone, referring complex issues to the pharmacist or GP. Clinical Correspondence: Review clinical correspondence, such as discharge letters, and Reconcile medication to ensure safe and accurate transfer of care in a timely manner. Medication Audits: Participate in medication audits, focusing on high-risk drugs, shared care agreement medicines to ensure effective monitoring. Liaising with pharmacists and GPs for reviews. Share outcomes of clinical audits to facilitate improvement, Advice and Information: Liaise with the pharmacy team to provide advice to GPs and other multidisciplinary team members, and communicate with patients to improve prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Prescribing Budgets: Have an awareness of the prescribing budget and identify areas for cost improvement where appropriate. Assist practices in monitoring prescribing targets as per the PCN DES., Patient Reviews: Conduct patient medication reviews as identified by PCN pharmacy team, including physical checks like weight, BMI, and blood pressure, and establish patient medication compliance.
Skills and Qualifications:

Registration: Must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience: Previous experience in a pharmacy setting, preferably within primary care. Communication: Effective communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare professionals. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing and managing medication records. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Location: Based across multiple practices within the PCN. Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time, depending on the needs of the PCN. Supervision: Work under the supervision of a pharmacist and report to the PCN Manager and Lead PCN Clinical Pharmacist.
This role is vital in ensuring the efficient use of medicines and supporting the overall healthcare team to improve patient outcomes

A supportive and friendly working environment within a progressive PCN. Opportunities for further training and development. Flexible working arrangements. NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. The chance to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our local population.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 31,049.00-37,796.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PT5