About this role
Job summary
The Reddish Family Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our growing multidisciplinary team within general practice.
The successful applicant will support medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, chronic disease management and medication safety with line management and support from our Clinical Lead Pharmacist Partner.
Main duties of the job
Process medication changes following hospital discharge communications Support repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing systems Undertake medicines reconciliation and medication reviews within competence Respond to patient medication queries Support chronic disease management and inhaler technique assessments Maintain accurate patient records and undertake prescribing audits Support annual vaccination programmes Support with quality improvement projects and clinical audit
About us
Based in Stockport, near to the Reddish Vale Country Park, and easily accessible from the M60,the Reddish Family Practice serves a diverse population of around 11,500 patients across 2 sites.
The successful candidate will be supported by a friendly multi-disciplinary team comprising 5 Partners, Salaried GPs, Nursing, Management and admin team. Our employed staff are complemented by PCN support roles including the Stockport Integrated Pharmacy Service (SIPS) Team, First Contact Practitioners, Mental Health nurses and Care Coordinators.
We are a GP training practice and support staff development. We hold regular clinical team meetings, and regular staff training days to support Quality improvement and learning across the practice.
The practice embraces digital innovation and quality improvement in order to respond to the changing environment and in outside of the healthcare sector. We are also a Veteran Friendly Practice and are working towards the Silver Pride in Practice award.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Tech role will mainly be based in practice across 5 days, but some hybrid working may be available.
Key duties and areas of responsibility -
Process medication changes following hospital discharge communications.
Support repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing systems.
Undertake medicines reconciliation and medication reviews within competence.
Respond to patient medication queries.
Support chronic disease management and inhaler technique assessments.
Maintain accurate patient records and undertake prescribing audits.
Support annual vaccination programmes
Support with quality improvement projects and clinical audit
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Knowledge of medicines management and patient safety. - Excellent communication and organisational skills. - Positive attitude and ability to learn and adapt to new projects / skills - Reliable, Personable and to be able to work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team to deadlines - To demonstrate empathy and professional behaviour with patients - Accuracy and attention to detail - Experience of working in a GP Practice
Desirable
- Experience of using EmisWeb, Docman and AccuRx software - Medicines Optimisation experience
Qualifications Essential
GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician. Qualified to Level 3 Pharmacy Technician. GCSE Grade 4 (A-C) or above in English and Maths.
Desirable
Maintain GPhC registration. Participate in CPD, appraisal and mandatory training. Work within professional and legal standards.
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 The Reddish Family Practice
Address 306 Gorton Road
Reddish
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK6 6RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thereddishfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)