Onsite Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Surrey (TPN-ON-PT-CRAN)

The Pharmacist Network; Waverley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Onsite Pharmacy Technician for full-time work at Cranleigh Medical Practice in Surrey. The successful candidate will support the multidisciplinary team, manage medication-related tasks, and enhance patient outcomes. This role requires registration with GPHC and experience in a primary care setting. They offer benefits such as GPhC fee payment, 5 weeks annual leave, and training support.

Benefits

Paid GPhC fees and DBS applications

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing programme with free services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience working within primary care/GP practice setting.
• Ability to commute to the designated practice to be onsite.

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.

Skills

Experience in primary care

Experience using EMIS

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC

Completed CPPE pathway

Job description

Onsite Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Surrey (TPN-ON-PT-CRAN)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite Pharmacy Technician to work full-time for Cranleigh Medical Practice.

Cranleigh Medical Practice is a modern, well-established GP surgery serving a diverse patient population in the heart of Surrey's largest village with excellent links to Guildford and Horsham. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supported by a skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive, friendly team Our clinical and admin staff work closely together to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You would be part of an expanding multi-disciplinary team joining our GPs, clinical pharmacist, advanced nurse practitioners, frailty nurse, paramedic, practice nurses and health care assistants.
• Professional development As a training practice, we have a strong ethos of supporting and developing our staff in an environment where your contribution is valued.
• Modern facilities Well equipped, purpose-built premises with up-to-date IT systems and resources to make your job easier.
• Worklife balance Flexible working patterns hours and a culture that prioritises staff wellbeing.
• Innovation We are a forward-thinking practice committed to improving prescribing safety, medicines optimisation, and implementing new NHS initiatives.

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 improvement of 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!

Benefits for employees:

GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

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

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
• To be able to commute to the designated practice to be onsite

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to show you are registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
• Completed your CPPE pathway

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.

Depending on experienceAttractive salary dependent on experience