We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise own workload , work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent is essential and registered with the General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).Ideally you will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway course.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to improve patient care by implementing best practices and maximising prescribing safety. The post holder will help patients get the most from their medicines, improve repeat prescribing processes, lead and promote repeat dispensing/online ordering as well as aiming to reduce medicine waste.
About us
Springfield Surgery is a friendly and progressive practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We offer a full range of primary care services and pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Undertake patient-facing activities to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making discussions with patients.
Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (eg checking inhaler techniques)
Patient safety audits and incentive scheme actions, as directed.
Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patient to ensure they use their medicines effectively
Synchronise medicines for patients transferring between care settings and link them with local community pharmacists as appropriate
Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling health inequalities
Support clinical pharmacists with shared care protocols
Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
Support the implementation of national and local prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings this will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, supporting delivery of QIPP, QOF and enhanced service targets.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Numeracy and literacy skills
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work in a team and alone as required
Trustworthy, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
Desirable
Access to care and a driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
Current registration with the GPhC
BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
CPPE Qualification
Evidence of CPD throughout employment
Desirable
Working in Primary Care
EMIS Clinical system
Clinical audit knowledge
Consultations skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.