About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Care Coordinator to assist our pharmacy team. You will support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing safe and effective medicines services to our patients. This is a fixed part time role, we are looking for someone who could support out existing team Monday to Friday.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient suitable applications.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the pharmacy team.
Process digital and paper prescriptions
Liaise with patients, pharmacies, care homes and clinical teams to support effective medicines management
Work alongside colleagues or independently to deliver project work relating to medicine optimisation
Recall patients for annual monitoring
Commence electronic repeat dispensing(eRD) where appropriate.
Identify appropriate patients and booking appointments for services such as medication reviews, Asthma clinics, blood pressure checks, and other NHS health consultations
Maintaining patient records and updating pharmacy systems
Following NHS safety and confidentiality procedures
About us
Sound PCN is a network of 5 practices providing proactive and coordinated care across a population of 42,000 patients in the North West area of Plymouth. We have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and social care. . Sound PCN have been early adopters of new models of NHS care, utilising the diverse skill mix offered by FCP's, paramedic, nurse practitioners, social prescribers, pharmacy technicians and care co-ordinators.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist Practice Management and other non-clinical staff concerning administrative aspects of medicines management as appropriate
To optimise medicine management, resolve queries where possible and produce prescriptions for clinical review and signature
Optimisation of repeat medication, commencing repeat dispensing and synchronisation of medication
Ordering of required monitoring i.e., blood tests, blood pressure, height, weight etc. for medicine/condition monitoring.
Assist pharmacy team with applicant requests from District Nurses.
Co-ordinate medical device prescription requests, including requests for catheters, nutritional supplements/feeds, and stoma care products.
Work alongside colleagues or independently to deliver project work relating to medicine optimisation
Liaise with patients, pharmacies, care homes and clinical teams to support effective medicines management
To work in conjunction with the nominated Clinicians who support Nursing Homes in the area
Provide information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate
Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, IIF (Investment and Impact Fund), DMOS (Devon Medicines Optimisation Scheme) and other locally commissioned
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service.
Experience Essential
Basic IT skills with the ability and willingness to learn new pharmacy systems and software.
Desirable
Experience of working in primary or secondary care
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 Sound PCN
Address The Budshead Medical Centre
433 Budshead Road
Plymouth
PL54DU
Employer's website https://www.oaksidesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)