Hybrid Primary Care Pharmacy Technician - Durham (TPN-HYB-PT-DWEST)

Integrated Care System; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Hybrid Pharmacy Technician to support clinical operations. The role involves managing medication queries, conducting reconciliations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and safety. This position offers flexibility between onsite and remote working, along with benefits like 5 weeks of annual leave and health programs.

Benefits

GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid

5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing program

Flexibility

Company equipment provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a Primary Care/GP Practice setting.
• Experience using EMIS or SystemOne required.
• Relevant qualification to show registration with GPHC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliations and management.
• Respond to patient medication queries.
• Perform medication monitoring and reviews.

Skills

Medication Reconciliation

Medicine Management

Patient Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician qualification

CPPE Primary Care pathway

Tools

EMIS

SystemOne

Job description

Hybrid Primary Care Pharmacy Technician - Durham (TPN-HYB-PT-DWEST)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Hybrid Pharmacy Technician due to company growth and expansion to work full-time for a practice in Durham. 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 splitting their time between a few days onsite and few days working from home, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

The working pattern split between onsite and remote working can be negotiated.

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

Main duties of the job

As a hybrid 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 improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a Pharmacy 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!

Benefits for employees:

GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid

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

Sick pay (in line with company policy)

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

An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

Flexibility

Job responsibilities

• 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)
• Standard/Annual medication monitoring
• 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

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience working within Primary Care/GP Practice setting.
• Experience using EMIS or SystemOne or both

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to show you are registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
• Already enrolled on the CPPE Primary Care pathway or completed already.

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.

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