PCN Pharmacy Technician, Oxford

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This full-time role involves managing medication queries, conducting medication reconciliations, and working closely with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have 6-12+ months of experience in primary care, be a registered Pharmacy Technician, and possess familiarity with EMIS or SystemOne. Join us and contribute to enhancing patient care through your expertise.

Benefits

Paid GPhC fees and DBS applications

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing programme

Support from an established network of pharmacists

Flexibility

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with relevant qualification.
• 6-12+ months experience in primary care/GP practice.
• Experience using EMIS or SystemOne.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliations using clinical letters.
• Screen and process prescriptions effectively.
• Respond to medication-related queries from patients.

Skills

Medication management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Relevant qualification as a Pharmacy Technician

CPPE primary care pathway

Tools

EMIS

SystemOne

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite based Primary Care Pharmacy Technician due to company growth and expansion to work full-time in a practice within Oxford PCN. 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, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

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

Main duties of the job

As a Primary Care 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 of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• 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 relevant qualification to show you are a registered Pharmacy Technician
• A CPPE primary care pathway

Qualifications

• Have 6-12+ months experience working in primary care/GP practice setting
• Experience using EMIS or SystemOne or both
• Live a commutable distance to the practice

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.