About this role
Job summary
Pharmacy technicians have an important role working alongside the Clinical Pharmacists in the PCN which supports the long term NHS plan of keeping patients well and out of hospital.
The PCN consists of 3 practices; Jubilee Park Medical Partnership, Trentside Medical Group and West Oak Practice. This role will work across all 3 serving the local patient population.
Pharmacy technicians assist with medicines safety, use, repeat prescribing, medicines reconciliation and hospital discharge medication changes.
This role is perfect for an adaptable, organised professional who can work collaboratively to implement medicines optimisation and safety initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Medicines Reconciliation: Undertake robust medication reconciliation following hospital discharges, clinic letters, and secondary care transfers to ensure safe continuation of care.Prescribing Safety: Manage practice prescribing systems and coordinate medication safety monitoring workflows, particularly focusing on high-risk drugs.Discharge Follow-ups: Under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, ensure the safe, accurate, and timely supply of prescribed medications after care transitions.Queries & Communication: Act as a central point of contact for medicine-related queries, liaising directly with patients, practice clinicians, and local community pharmacies regarding supply issues or alternatives.Clinical Audits: Participate in regular prescribing audits and service improvement activities to promote cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing guidelines.SMR Support: Help clinical pharmacists prepare for Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) by gathering data and monitoring compliance
About us
Primary Care Networks (PCN) are local neighbourhoods where all health and social care services work together to deliver a better experience for their citizens.
Synergy Health PCN covers three practices in Gedling Borough, Jubilee Park Medical Partnership in Carlton with a branch site in Lowdham, West Oak on Westdale Lane, Mapperley and Trentside Medical Group in Netherfield and Carlton.
We are a standalone PCN with a lead practice. We have a population of 36,000 patients.
The PCN has care co-ordinators, social prescribing link workers, advanced nurse practitioner, PCN GPs and clinical pharmacists. These roles will work closely together to develop and grow the PCN and improve patient care across our patient list.
Our vision is to build and develop collaborative working across member practices and stakeholders, to support and strengthen the delivery of Primary Care services and improve health outcomes for the local population we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work with primary care team and patients to resolve medication queries.
Supporting medication reviews and medication reconciliation
Assisting with repeat prescribing and ensuring safe dispensing.
Monitoring adherence to practice, local and national prescribing policies and guidance.
Supporting clinical pharmacists in delivering clinical pharmacy services.
Providing advice and information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
Undertake structured medication reviews.
Triaging and managing common ailments.
Conducting medication audits.
Providing information to patients on medicines and treatment.
Supporting patients with medication changes and managing their medication.
Signposting patients to relevant support services.
Prescribing Audits in line with CQC and QOF targets
Supporting the implementation of safe and efficient repeat prescribing systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTECH/NVQ 3 in pharmacy services
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician.
Desirable
Experience of working within General practice or Primary 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.
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 Trentside Medical Group
Address Trentside Medical Group
Knight Street
Netherfield
Nottingham
NG4 2FN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.trentsidemc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)