About this role
Job summary
As a Pharmacy Technician you will manage medication systems, supporting GP's, Pharmacists and senior pharmacy technicians. You will be involved in processes for reconciling medicines post-discharge and medicine reauthorisation. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping meet quality targets and improving patient understanding of their medications.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Medicines Reconciliation:Reconciling patient medicines after hospital discharge or care changes. Patient Support:Answering medication-related queries, providing advice, and supporting self-management. Audits & Quality:Preparing for audits, contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets or other projects set by the Integrated Care Board (ICB or Primary Care Network (PCN), and improving prescribing safety. Team Collaboration:Working with GPs, Pharmacists, Senior Pharmacy technicians, a Medicines manager and admin staff to streamline workflows and improve patient care.
About us
Our well run and friendly practice provides medical services to approximately 16000 registered patients working from modern purpose built and air conditioned premises in Harrogate. You will join our existing pharmacy team comprising two clinical pharmcists, two senior pharmacy technicians, a medicines manager and members of our care coordinator team who process repeat prescription requests.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Medicines Reconciliation:Reconciling patient medicines after hospital discharge or care changes.Medication Reauthorisation:Participating in the process of medication reviews for repeat medication. Patient Support:Answering medication-related queries, providing advice, and supporting self-management. Audits & Quality:Preparing for audits, contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets or other projects set by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) or Primary Care Network (PCN), and improving prescribing safety. Team Collaboration:Working with GPs, Pharmacists, senior Pharmacy technicians, medicines manager and the care coordinator team to streamline workflows and improve patient care.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications:NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification (or equivalent), with GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science. Skills:Excellent communication, accuracy, attention to detail, IT proficiency (Microsoft Office), confidentiality, and organisational skills. Knowledge:Previous experience in GP Practice preferred.
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 Strayside Health
Address Mowbray Square Medical Centre
Myrtle Square
Harrogate
HG1 5AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastparadesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)