Prescription Clerk

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a supportive administration team as a Prescription Clerk in Gloucester, contributing to patient care and well-being. This part-time role offers opportunities for career progression within primary care, with a focus on safe prescription services and patient support.

Qualifications

• Immunisation in accordance with Green Book guidelines.
• Experience with electronic prescribing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacist team with prescription services.
• Process repeat prescriptions and handle patient queries.
• Ensure timely medication reviews and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Prescription Clerk to join our friendly and professional administration team based in Gloucester. This role offers an opportunity to become part of a well-led and supportive team, contributing to primary care patients' well-being. G DOC LTD values staff development, and for the right candidate, this position could lead to a career in primary care with increased responsibilities and salary progression.

Main Duties

The role involves supporting the pharmacist team to provide a safe and effective prescription service, including handling prescription enquiries from patients and external sources.

About Us

Requirements: You will need to be immunised in accordance with Green Book guidelines (linked) and NHS recommendations for your role, unless medically exempt.

G DOC LTD is owned by all GP Practices in Gloucestershire, serving as shareholders. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting profits into primary care services across Gloucestershire. The organisation is managed by a Board of Directors, predominantly experienced local GPs.

Our services include multiple GP practices and countywide initiatives such as the Covid Medicines Service, supporting high-risk patients.

In Gloucester, we serve 9,500 patients at Gloucester Health Access Centre/Matson Lane and Partners in Health, and in the Forest of Dean, two dispensing practices serve 7,500 and 3,200 patients respectively.

Details

Date Posted: 16 May 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £16,497 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part-time

Locations: Partners In Health, Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL15JJ; St. James Family Doctor, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL24WD

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and operate the electronic prescribing system within the practice.
• Process repeat prescriptions daily, ensuring adherence to practice protocols.
• Handle weekly prescriptions for vulnerable patients and address associated queries.
• Support reception staff with medication requests, following surgery protocols.
• Ensure prescriptions are signed by a GP, prepared within 48 hours, and ready for pharmacy collection.
• Address prescription problems and queries, liaising with pharmacists for resolution.
• Perform drug monitoring searches to minimize adverse effects and ensure current medication authorizations.
• Ensure medication reviews are completed timely and documented appropriately.
• Assist with coding medication reviews.
• Promote cost-effective prescribing by switching to generic options and using local formulary choices.
• Handle prescription queries from healthcare professionals and staff, including GPs, nurses, hospital staff, pharmacists, and carers.
• Manage medication changes from hospital correspondence, updating patient records, and informing patients of changes when necessary.
• Manage prescriptions for patients on weekly medication in compliance aids.