About this role
Job summary
The Nelson Medical Practice is a dynamic,forward thinking and friendly practice and we have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our established Clinical Pharmacy Team.
We operate from a large modern purpose built building based in Wimbledon Chase, we have an experienced and stable clinical workforce with a keen focus on high quality patient care. Our Clinical Pharmacy Team is committed to improving health and putting patients first. The key qualities we are looking for in a pharmacy technician are the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to support safe,efficient and effective medicines optimisation. You will play a vital role in improving patient safety,supporting prescribing quality within the practice.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:
Medicines optimisation, assisting with medication queries from patients,care homes and community pharmaciescarry out medicine reconciliation for discharge letters,outpatient letters and new patient registrationsIdentify and resolve discrepancies and liaise closely with with Pharmacists and GP'sPromote medicines synchronisation and encourage patient adherenceSupport the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives,including performing medication switches as directed by prescribers or pharmacistsMaintain MHRA alerts and high risk drug monitoring recordsSupport safe prescribing support recall of patients when needed.Contribute to medicines safety alerts implementationLead and contribute to audits and quality improvement relating to the effective prescribing of medicinesManage medication related queries and escalate as appropriateAnalyse prescribing data and share with the wider teamSupport patient education and promote safe care and patient self managementEngage in continuous professional development and attend clinical and educational meetings within the practiceAdhere to practice policies,clinical governance frameworks,and safeguarding procedures.
About us
The Nelson Medical Practice is a dynamic,forward thinking and friendly practice and we have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our established Clinical Pharmacy Team.
We operate from a large modern purpose built building based in Wimbledon Chase, we have an experienced and stable clinical workforce with a keen focus on high quality patient care. Our Clinical Pharmacy Team is committed to improving health and putting patients first. The key qualities we are looking for in a pharmacy technician are the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to support safe,efficient and effective medicines optimisation. You will play a vital role in improving patient safety,supporting prescribing quality within the practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary general practice team to support safe,effective and efficient medicines optimisations. You will play a vital role in improving patient safety,supporting prescribing quality and ensuring robust medicines governance systems are in place within the practice.
Medicines optimisation - Support safe and efficient repeat prescribing processes and ensure accurate processing of prescription requests with queries from different sourcesAssist with medication queries from patients,care homes,community pharmacies and prescribers and forward recommendations for alternatives.Carry out medicines reconciliation for discharge letters,outpatient letters and new patient registrations.Identify and resolve discrepancies and liaise closely with pharmacists and GP'sPromote medicines synchronisation and encourage patient adherenceSupport the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives,including performing medication switches as directed by prescribers or pharmacistsMedicines Governance - maintain MHRA alerts and high risk drug monitoring recordsSupport safe prescribing and monitoring of high risk medicines and support the recall of patients where needed in accordance with local SOP'sEducation, training and supervision - Undertake the CPPE ( Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway), if not already completed.Provide training and guidance to non clinical staff as needed, to support prescription processes within the practiceQuality Improvement - Lead or contribute to audits and quality improvement related safe and effective prescribing of medicines,using EMIS our clinical system.Analyse prescribing data and share the learning with the wider teamPatient facing activities - Manage medication related queries and escalate appropriatelyProvide advice and information to patients on safe medicines useSupport patient education, adherence and self care and promote patient self managementProfessional and Organisational - Maintain GPhC registrationAdhere to Practice policies,clinical governance frameworks and safeguarding proceduresDevelop and maintain effective relationships within the team and also with local stakeholders eg, ICB team, community pharmacists and hospital pharmacy teamsEngage in continuous professional development and attend clinical and educational meetngs within the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You must have professional registration with with GPhC. Qualification of a relevant nature i.e. FdsC in Medicines Management/Pharmacy services; BTEC level 4 diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics or a certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice, as well as GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths ( grade C or above / Grade 4 or above). Be committed to CPD and completion of the CPPE pathway ( if not already completed) Experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Technician in primary Care, PCN,Community Pharmacy or hospital setting. A good understanding of Primary Care services and the NHS structure Knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality and safeguarding Attention to detail An organised approach to work Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Able to work as part of a team and independantly
Desirable
Experience of working in a Primary Care setting Experience of using EMIS - Clinical system Experience supporting audits and quality improvement initiatives Experience dealing with patient queries and providing advice within scope of practice Knowledge of local prescribing guidelines
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 Nelson Medical Practice
Address 220 Kingston Road
London
SW20 8DA
Employer's website https://www.nelsonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)