Primary Care Pharmacy Technician - Preston/Leyland

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite based Pharmacy Technician due to company growth and expansion to work Full Time within Leyland Practice, Preston. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Pharmacy Technicians, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full Time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician you will confidently act within professional standards and boundaries, supporting and working alongside your General Practice team as well as Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvementof access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to General Practices nationally. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Pharmacy Technician. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Duties:

Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries

Medicine Management including Prescription screening and processing

Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries

Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages

Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription

Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)

Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided)

High Risk Drug monitoring,

Standard/Annual medication monitoring

ICB Medicine Incentive Schemes

Shared Care Protocols

Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB

Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)

Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Job Requirements
• A minimum of 6 months experience working within general practice.
• A relevant qualification to show you are registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• To be able to commute to the designated practice to be onsite
• Desirable to already be enrolled on the CPPE Primary Care pathway or completed already.

Experience

Essential

• 6-12 months experience working within Primary Care
• CPPE Pathway
• GPhC registration

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.