About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the practice. Working closely with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff, you will help optimise patient care and contribute to medicines management activities. The Post Holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medication to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.
Main duties of the job
Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice policies. Respond to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals. Conduct medication reviews and medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge. Maintain accurate patient medication records using SystmOne clinical system. Support medication optimisation initiatives. Assist with clinical audits relating to prescribing and medicines management. Monitor prescribing safety alerts and ensure appropriate action is taken. Assist with cost-effective prescribing and formulary compliance.
About us
Brookside Health Centre is a friendly and patient-focused GP practice serving approximately 11,000 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality primary care services and are seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice policies. Respond to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals. Conduct medication reviews and medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge. Maintain accurate patient medication records using SystmOne clinical system. Support medication optimisation initiatives. Assist with clinical audits relating to prescribing and medicines management. Monitor prescribing safety alerts and ensure appropriate action is taken. Assist with cost-effective prescribing and formulary compliance.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in Primary Care, community or hospital pharmacy. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Strong IT skills and ability to work with electronic patient record systems. Understanding of medicines optimisation principles.
Desirable
Previous experience working within a GP Practice or Primary Care Network (PCN). Knowledge of SystmOne GP clinical systems. Experience conducting medication reviews.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). PCPEP qualified, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.
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 Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd
Address Brookside Health Centre
Queens Road
Freshwater
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://brooksidehealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)