Onsite Pharmacy Technician - Durham

The Pharmacist Network; Durham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional GPhC fees paid

DBS applications paid

Competitive salary with progression

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Technician for an onsite role within a Durham Primary Care Network. You will join experienced technicians delivering medicines optimisation, patient safety and high-quality service in a collaborative environment.

Key duties include medication reconciliation, prescriptions screening, support with repeat dispensing and CPPE training. GPhC registration is essential, with CPPE pathway certification preferred.

Qualifications

• A professional registration with GPhC.
• Minimum 6–12 months experience in a general practice/primary care setting.
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR active enrollment.
• Proficient experience with SystemOne; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries.
• Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing.
• Support with the Repeat Dispending process.
• Responding to patient medication queries.
• Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages.
• Medication synchronisation with regular repeat prescriptions.
• Overseeing medication recall processes and ensuring timely responses.
• Doac Monitoring
• Prescribing audits in house and those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)
• Reviewing Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately.
• Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
• Complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
• Assist with Pre-SMR Screening (training can be given)
• Create and run reports within practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review

Skills

GPhC registration

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

CPPE Primary Care Pathway certification

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

We are seeking a professional, driven Pharmacy Technicianto join a forward-thinking Primary Care Network in the Durham area.

If you enjoy innovation and collaboration, this could be thenext step for you.

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 onsite role, you will be joining a team ofexperienced technicians who will support, collaborate and create a fantasticenvironment for professional development. This is a chance for you to make areal difference within a primary care environment.

About us

The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Reconciliation of clinical lettersand Hospital Discharge Summaries

Medicine Management including prescriptionscreening and processing

Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process

Responding and communicating to patient relatedmedication queries

Coordinating with local pharmacies to managestock levels and shortages

Medication synchronisation in line with regularrepeat prescription

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

Doac Monitoring

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

Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocolsand acting on them appropriately

To action medicines safety alerts fromCAS/MHRA/ICB

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

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

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

Qualifications, skills and experience:

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

A professional registration with GPhC

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

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

Proficient experience with SystemOne,some training can be provided.

Desirable skills and experience:

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

Excellent communication skills to interacteffectively with patients, colleagues and external partners

The ability to adapt to pressure and a busyworking environment

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

A commitment to patient care and professionalstandards

Why Apply?

Not only will you be working in an inclusive,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.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performancedoes not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistentlyavailable, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinicalknowledge further.

Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

Competitive salary with opportunities forprogression

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

Access to mentorship and guidance fromexperienced colleagues

Health & wellbeing programme with the followingfree services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street storesdiscounts

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

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

Company Pension scheme

Automatic Associateship with MORPh

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC Registrated
• CPPE Pathway
• DBS

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.