About this role
Job summary
The pharmacy technician is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries in our practice.
This role will work under the supervision of the pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
They will provide technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.
The pharmacy technician will support the practice clinical team with queries around medication from patients.
The pharmacy technician will complete audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.
Main duties of the job
a. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing standard operating procedures
b. To support the clinical pharmacist as the point of contact for all medicines related matters
c. To process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines
d. To issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency
e. To encourage cost-effective prescribing
f. To undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care
g. To update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken
h. To liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care
i. To monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy
j. To support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations, telehealth and telemedicine
k. To liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system for use across all practices
l. To support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standard
m. To identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed with the Clinical Pharmacist.
About us
Join our well-established, forward thinking GMS training practice of 12,700 patients. Based across 2 sites in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold town of Cirencester, we are looking for a dynamic pharmacy technician to join our supportive and friendly team.
CHG at a glance
Systm1 practice using Ardens and AccuRx
5 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs & GP Registrars
Diverse ARRS roles: Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Social Prescriber, Care Co-ordinator, Trainee Nurse Associate
Experienced Nursing team including Advanced Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Prescriber
Nurse led chronic disease clinics
Strong administration team & experienced management team
Innovative South Cotswold Frailty service
In-house Vasectomy service and Minor Surgery clinics
GP led Total Triage appointment system
Enthusiastic GP Training Practice, with up to 3 GP Registrars at any time
Strong links with NB Medical to support clinicians
Teaching Practice for Three Counties Medical School
Close links with South Cotswold PCN, Gloucestershire ICB and the LMC
High QOF attainment and CQC rated Good
Skilled worker visa sponsor licence
Whilst committed to our traditional patient centred values we are proud to positively engage with the challenges & opportunities facing Primary Care and continually strive to improve pathways to benefit both patients and staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. The pharmacy technician will work within their scope of clinical practice and:
a. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing standard operating procedures
b. To support the clinical pharmacist as the point of contact for all medicines related matters
c. To process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines
d. To issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency
e. To encourage cost-effective prescribing
f. To undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care
g. To update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken
h. To liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care
i. To monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy
j. To support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations, telehealth and telemedicine
k. To liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system for use across all practices
l. To support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance
m. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
n. To apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
o. To identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed with the Clinical Pharmacist.
p. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN
q. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
r. To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
s. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
t. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
u. To attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
v. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or direct care
To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the pharmacy technician may be requested to:
a. Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives and audits
b. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 in health and social care
Desirable
CPPE qualified
Knowledge and skills Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to provide quality care
Desirable
Basic IT 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.
Employer details Employer name Cirencester Health Group
Address 1 St. Peters Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cirencesterhealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)