About this role
Job summary
The post holder is a Pharmacy Technician and is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries.
This role will work under the supervision of the Clinical 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 teams with queries regarding medication from patients.
The Pharmacy Technician will complete audits regarding patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Technician Key Responsibilities
- Support patients with effective medicines use through consultations, shared decision-making and medicines optimisation.
- Assist with medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, dose optimisation and synchronisation.
- Undertake medication switches in line with agreed practice and ICB protocols, updating records and informing patients.
- Manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and service requirements.
- Improve prescribing processes, repeat prescription systems and Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) use.
- Support safe prescribing, high-risk medication monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship and shared care protocols.
- Supervise and support the prescription team, escalating complex clinical queries to GPs or pharmacists.
- Maintain accurate patient records, prescribing databases, incident reports and medicines optimisation data.
- Reduce medication waste, improve ordering processes and support cost-effective prescribing.
- Contribute to QOF, QIPP, incentive schemes, patient safety audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and training on safe, legal and secure medicines handling.
- Work collaboratively with the Practice/PCN multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Undertake other appropriate duties within the scope and responsibility of the role.
About us
We are a growing practice with a population of over 32,500 patients working within a purpose-built building in Crewe, Cheshire.
We are an Emis-Web, Docman, Accurx, paper light practice. We are a friendly, open and transparent practice whose goal is to provide the highest standards of health care to our patients through a team approach. We are an innovative practice with high achievements in the local and national targets.
Our current team has a full complement of allied health care professionals including, 7 GP partners, salaried GP's, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associate, Health Care Assistants, Paramedics, SPLW's, First Contact Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Business Manager, Practice Manager and a complement of highly skilled support staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician Job Description
We are seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join our GP practice team, working alongside Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians to support safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support medication reviews, reconciliation and medicines optimisation.
- Manage repeat prescriptions, medication queries and prescription processes.
- Undertake medication switches under agreed protocols.
- Support high-risk medication monitoring, shared care and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Promote electronic prescribing and repeat dispensing.
- Conduct prescribing audits and support QOF, QIPP and patient safety initiatives.
- Provide guidance to patients and support staff with medicines management.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Essential Requirements
- GPhC registration.
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
- Commitment to professional development and patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
- Experience working with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Essential Skills & Qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Professional, approachable and empathetic.
- Flexible, motivated and able to work under pressure.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and NHS policies.
- Ability to recognise when to seek clinical advice or escalate concerns.
- Satisfactory DBS check appropriate to the role.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
- Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
- Knowledge of NHS prescribing processes, QOF and medicines optimisation.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
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
Millcroft Medical Centre
Address
Eagle Bridge Health&Wellbeing Centre
Dunwoody Way
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 3AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.millcroftmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)