Job Description

Overview

Lea Wharf Medical is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

. This is a 24 month learning opportunity.

Responsibilities

and Learning Modules:

Ensuring Safe and Effective Pharmacy Services

Contribute to delivering safe and effective pharmacy services within the practice by adhering to professional guidelines and practice protocols.

Medicines Reconciliation

Undertake medicines reconciliation according to practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy of prescription management.

Patient Interaction

Address patient enquiries in person and over the phone, escalating complex issues to the pharmacist when needed to ensure high-quality care and advice.

Patient Reviews

Participate in conducting patient reviews and updating patient records through in practice clinics, home visits, and visits to nursing and residential care homes.

Prescription Accuracy

This includes verifying the correct drug names, dosages, and forms, while also checking for potential drug interactions or contraindications. If any discrepancies are found, they work closely with pharmacists and healthcare providers to resolve issues.

Prescription Requests

Assist in the processing of electronic and repeat prescription requests, ensuring prompt and accurate prescription handling.

Special Medication Handling

Manage prescriptions for red drugs (Not recommended for prescribing in Primary Care), high-cost items, specials, and medicines with the potential for generic savings, ensuring proper handling and cost-efficiency.

Medication Audits

Participate in medication audits aimed at monitoring and improving prescribing practices, ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines.

Advice and Information

Provide informed advice and guidance to GPs, practice staff, and patients to promote safe, high-quality, and cost-effective prescribing that achieves the best outcomes for patients.

Budget Management

Assist in monitoring and managing the practice's prescribing budget, preparing evidence-based resources to support cost-effective prescribing strategies.

Medication Safety and Governance

Promote adherence to relevant medication safety guidelines and policies, contributing to the governance framework within the practice.

What are the eligibility criteria for PTPT applicants?

Applicants must:

Be aged 16+ (no upper age limit) Have lived in England for 3+ years or meet eligibility criteria Hold 4 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4), including English, Maths, Science, and one other
Have a valid 30+ hour/week contract Pass DBS, health, character, and reference checks Complete 8 hours/week off-the-job learning
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 14,918.00-15,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 38 per week

Work Location: In person