Job Description

We have an exciting and innovative opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician joint role with North Bournemouth PCN and Care Homes with the MOCH team covering the Poole North and East Dorset areas.



This post is opened to current Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians.



The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, synchronising prescribing processes between General Practice, Community Pharmacies and Care Homes, including promotion of online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.



In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the principals of medicines optimisation in Care Homes and other fraility areas . This will involve assisting the PCNs in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation, reducing polypharmacy and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.



As part of the role you will be required to enrol on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or equivalent



Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.



Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (including staff working in care homes).



Pharmacy technicians' core role responsibilities will cover clinical, and technical and administrative categories.

You should be able to:

Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles



Undertake medicines optimisation in the Practices within the PCN and Care Homes (either on site or remotely)



Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation



Provide specialist expertise, where competent



Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship



Work with the PCNs MDT to ensure efficient medicines optimisation



Provide training / support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines



Develop relationships and work with practice teams, fraility, community pharmacies and care homes



Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance



Undertake clinical audits, support quality improvement measures and contribute to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services



Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes and patient safety audits



Provide leadership for medicines management systems across PCNs and Care Homes



Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.



At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.



We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.



Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.



Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.



For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.



As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net