Hybrid Pharmacy Technician - Wigan

The Pharmacist Network; Wigan; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free onsite parking

Free gym

Bike rental

Agenda for change pay scale and annual

Blue light card

Lunch and learn sessions

Regular training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

The Pharmacist Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time role in Wigan within a progressive PCN. You will join a supportive team, focusing on safe medicines management and patient care in a primary care setting.

The role requires GPhC registration, CPPE pathway, and 12+ months of primary care experience, with training provided for EMIS/SystemOne. Benefits include professional development, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.

Formación

• GPhC registration required and active.
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pathway or enrolled in it.
• 12+ months of primary care experience preferred.
• Proficient experience with EMIS or SystemOne; training available.

Responsabilidades

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharge summaries.
• Medicine management including prescription screening and processing.
• Support with repeat dispensing process.
• Respond to patient medication queries.
• Coordinate with local pharmacies to manage stock and shortages.
• Medication synchronisation with regular repeat prescriptions.
• Oversee medication recalls and ensure timely responses.
• Doac monitoring and prescribing audits in house.
• Review Shared Care Protocols and act on them.
• Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB.
• Complete Level 1 and 2 medication reviews; training provided.
• Assist with Pre-SMR screening; reports in practice systems.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Medicine management

Prioritisation

Educación

GPhC Registration

CPPE Primary Care Pathway

Herramientas

EMIS

SystemOne

Descripción del empleo

A Fantastic PCN in Wigan is seeking an experienced PharmacyTechnician to join them on a full-time basis.

This is the perfect next step for someone seeking innovationand collaboration within a primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible forensuring the smooth running of the practice. You will provide expert clinicalsupport, advice to patients and promote the safe and effective use ofmedicines.

An hybrid role, you will be joining a team of experiencedtechnicians who will support, collaborate and create a fantastic environmentfor professional development.

About us

Not only will you be working in a highly professional,forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network ofPharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growingnetwork provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries

Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing

Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process

Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries

Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages

Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription

To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)

Doac Monitoring

Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)

Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately

To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB

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

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

Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review

A professional registration with GPhC

A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting

The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled

Proficient experience with EMIS or SystemOne, some training can be provided.

Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements will not be considered.

Desirable skills and experience:

A strong understanding of medicine management, dispensing processes and patient safety protocols

Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners

The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment

Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively

A commitment to patient care and professional standards

Why Apply?

This PCN is offering a list of benefits including (but not limited to):

• Free onsite parking and close by public transport links
• Free Gym and bike rental
• Agenda for change pay scale and annual leave including real living wage
• Blue light card opportunity
• Lunch and learn sessions
• Regular training and development
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

Not only will you be working in a highly professional, forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical knowledge further.

Benefits with The Pharmacist Network include:

Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

Competitive salary with opportunities for progression

5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)

Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues

Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice

Company Pension scheme

Automatic Associateship with MORPh

Qualifications

• GPhC Registration
• CPPE Primary Care Pathway
• 12+ months of Primary Care experience

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.