About this role
Job summary
This role is for 30 hours per week - 4 days
This role will be working across two practices, Acklam Medical Centre and Newlands Medical Centre
The Pharmacy Technician supports the PCN and Practice medicines optimisation agenda by working under the supervision of clinical pharmacists and GPs to deliver safe, efficient, and effective pharmacy services. The role supports medication management, patient care, and administrative tasks, helping to reduce GP workload and improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician
enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) or courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the requirements of the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians; and
is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines
undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients;
carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews, and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively;
support, as determined by the PCN, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists.
About us
Acklam Medical Centre, is a purpose built medical centre serving around 12,000 patients. We are a forward thinking and modern practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician
enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) or courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the requirements of the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians; and
is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines
undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients;
carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews, and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively;
support, as determined by the PCN, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists.
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 local health inequalities;
take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients;
support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing;
assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety audits;
support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services;
work with the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage;
supervise practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests;
provide leadership for medicines optimisation systems across PCNs, supporting practices with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing Electronic Prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines;
provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS); and
develop relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental health.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC) or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience working in a pharmacy, healthcare, or patient-facing environment Good organisational and time-management skills Ability to work under supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team Competent IT skills, including clinical and administrative systems
Desirable
Experience in primary care or general practice Knowledge of EMIS or SystmOne Experience supporting medicines optimisation and structured medication reviews Understanding of QOF, PCN DES requirements, and population health management
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Acklam Medical Centre
Address Trimdon Avenue
Acklam
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS5 8SB
Employer's website https://acklammedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)