Permanent Pharmacy Technician Position at NHS Jobs

jobs pharmaguidelines; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician in Swindon to support the Clinical Pharmacist. The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines management, conduct audits, and enhance patient care while collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a salary between £24,000 and £27,000 per year and is a permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Carry out medicines switches in GP practices.
• Conduct housekeeping in patient records.
• Enhance prescribing processes in general practice.
• Report key performance indicators for Clinical Pharmacy.
• Utilize and maintain information systems.
• Collaborate closely with GP practices and stakeholders.
• Participate in practice meetings and patient groups.
• Liaise with pharmacy stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive information in accordance with data protection.
• Organize and plan workload to meet deadlines.
• Utilize clinical systems for prescribing audits.
• Act on major drug alerts and advise on changes.
• Monitor prescribing expenditure and propose changes.
• Undertake learning and development.
• Carry out duties as service priorities change.

Job description

Summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team and support the PCN Clinical Pharmacist in delivering the new Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model. The successful candidate will play a vital role in medicines management, conduct prescribing audits, and contribute to the enhancement of patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out medicines switches in GP practices, adhering to agreed protocols and reviewing patient records.
• Conduct housekeeping in patient records, optimizing doses, and synchronizing medications.
• Enhance prescribing processes in general practice and promote electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering.
• Report key performance indicators for Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice, aligning with NICE guidance.
• Utilize and maintain information systems relevant to the position, including incident reporting and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with GP practices, CCG Clinical Pharmacy lead, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in practice meetings, patient participation groups, and other engagements to improve the role of pharmacy technicians.
• Liaise with pharmacy stakeholders such as CCG Medicines Optimisation team, community pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy teams.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with data protection guidelines.
• Take responsibility for organizing and planning workload to meet deadlines.
• Utilize GP practice clinical systems for prescribing audits, contributing to practice improvements.
• Act on major MHRA drug alerts within the level of competence and advise on medication changes.
• Monitor prescribing expenditure at practice level and propose changes for containment within identified resources.
• Undertake learning and development to ensure necessary knowledge and skills for practice-based work.
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder as service priorities change.

Qualifications

Not specified in the description.

Other Details

Posting Date: 26 January 2024

Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per year

Additional Salary Information: £24,000 – £27,000 a year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 18 February 2024

Location: Swindon, SN5 4BD

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: A0670-24-0000