About this role
Job summary Pharmacy Technician GP Practice | Role Introduction
We are looking to introduce a Pharmacy Technician role within the practice to support the clinical team with medicines optimisation, prescription management and medication-related queries.
The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with GPs, pharmacists and other members of the practice team to help ensure patients receive safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines, while also supporting the practice with medicines-related administrative and clinical processes.
Main duties of the job
Supporting prescription queries and medication reviewsConducting medication reconciliation following hospital admissions and care transitionsIdentifying medicines-related issues and supporting appropriate actionSupporting repeat prescribing processesLiaising with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare professionalsHelping improve medicines safety and reduce prescribing errorsSupporting cost-effective prescribing and medicines optimisationProviding advice and support to patients regarding their medicinesAssisting with audits, searches and medicines-related projectsSupporting the practice to meet prescribing and medicines management targets
About us
East Leicester Medical Practice is a well-established GP practice serving approximately 12,000 patients in Leicester. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a training and research practice, we support the development of our staff and actively contribute to improving healthcare through education, innovation and research. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver a wide range of services and ensure our patients receive safe, effective and accessible care.
We are committed to continuous improvement, excellent patient experience and creating a positive, inclusive working environment for all members of our team.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team at East Leicester Medical Practice, supporting GPs and other clinicians with medicines optimisation, prescription management and medicines safety.
The postholder will support medication reconciliation, prescription queries, medication reviews, liaison with community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals, and medicines-related audits and quality improvement. The role will help ensure patients receive safe, effective and appropriate use of their medicines while supporting the wider practice team and improving clinical capacity.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC. Experience of working within a primary care, community or pharmacy setting. Good knowledge of medicines management and safe prescribing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records. Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement.
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 East Leicester Medical Practice
Address 131 Uppingham Road
Leicester
LE5 4BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elmp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)