Pharmacy Technician - General Practice - 1 year Fixed Term

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting pharmacists in providing medication and healthcare services to our patients. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others and make a positive impact in the healthcare field.

You would be required to provide an efficient and friendly service to all our patients, and to provide effective support to our doctors and members of the practice team.

This role will include aligning repeat prescriptions, involvement in medicine optimisation and reviews. You will be required to organise relevant investigations related to medicine: acting on hospital and discharge letters as well as meeting relevant prescribing targets ensuring safe, clinically effective, cost-efficient use of medications. You will need experience with QOF and clinical audits.

We are a busy, friendly team with a practice population of more than 8500 patients,

• Contributing to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services.


• Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions.


• Responding to patients' questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the GP's.


• Participating in patient reviews and updating of patient records via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in nursing and residential care homes.


• Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions.


• Participating in medication audits.


• Providing advice and information to GPs, staff, and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients.


• Taking responsibility for contributing to all aspects of the day-to-day management of the working environment including communication, data accuracy and management.


• To support and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.


• To respect and protect patient confidentiality and information.


• Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements.
  
  Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician is required

- Knowledge of medication administration and dosage calculations
- Familiarity with SystmOne clincial system software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Essential Criteria:

a. is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

b. meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criterian76 to register as a Pharmacy Technician

c. enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) or courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the requirements of the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians,
• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (preferred)
  
  Competitive salary based on experience

- enrollment in the NHS pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities for career advancement

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week,
• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday