Pharmacist Technician - PCN

Havelock Grange Practice; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care network in Hartlepool is looking for an experienced Pharmacist Technician to enhance their medicines management services. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and work closely with clinical pharmacists to provide patient-oriented care. Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Society and possess relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Training and mentoring opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in pharmacy.
• In-depth knowledge of medicines management.
• Experience influencing patient care in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive medicines management service.
• Support clinical pharmacists and oversee repeat prescribing.
• Conduct clinical audits and facilitate improvement projects.

Skills

Organised

Team ethic

Excellent communication skills

Good clinical pharmacy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Society

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Membership of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a new role for an experienced andhighly motivated individual to join the One Life Primary Care Network (PCN)team in the town of Hartlepool.

We are looking for a highly motivated Pharmacist Technician to work within our established Pharmacist team.

The successful candidate will be organsied,self-motivated, keen to learn and develop, hardworking with a good team ethic,along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will under the management of the Clinical Pharmacist deliver a comprehensive medicines management hub in a primary care setting and ensure asafe and efficient service is maintained, delivering a range of medicinesmanagement activities including medicines reconciliation and medicines historytaking.
• They willwork across the One Life Hartlepool Primary Care Network, supporting all threePractices
• The postholder will liaise with pharmacy staff in all sectors and other healthcareprofessional to ensure a patient oriented medicines management service isprovided.
• The postholder will work closely with the Clinical Pharmacists to adopt a team approachto medicines management, and support healthcare professionals and the widerteam with medication queries.
• They willprovide support to the Clinical Pharmacist on medicines management audits
• The role is pivotal to improving the quality ofcare and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliverexcellent service within general practice

About us

About us

Threefriendly GP Practices, working within the same building offer this excitingopportunity for a brand-new position within the One Life Hartlepool PrimaryCare Network. Our forward-thinkingPractices have 34,000 patients and have a range of Clinical Disciplinessupporting the GP team, including Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribing LinkWorkers, Mental Health Practitioner, First Contact Practitioner and CareCo-Ordinator. Our PCN supports several training disciplines, including GPRegistrars and Medical students and can offer a strong mentoring and trainingapproach.

Job responsibilities

Support PracticeClinical Pharmacists and Practice teams to provide a safe and effect repeatprescribing service for patients.

To reconcile medicines following discharge fromhospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying andrectifying unexplained changes and manage these changes within their own levelof competence.

Provide primary support togeneral practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries.

Support areas ofprescribing and medicines optimisation management by working directly withpatients, carers and support groups.

In collaboration withthe Clinical Pharmacists, and GP Prescribing Leads identify national and localpolicy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines,including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence form clinicaltrials.

Facilitate clinical audits and improvementprojects or work with colleagues such as GP Registrars, Practice Managersetc.

Please see detailed information in the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Society
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Membership of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

Experience

• Previous relevant experience working in Pharmacy
• An in-depth knowledge of medicines management within a clinical setting especially medicines reconciliation and history taking
• Experience of regular contact with patients/customers
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to share own knowledge, skills and experience
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills, including record keeping
• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and understanding of SystmOne
• Good clinical, pharmaceutical and health promotion knowledge
• Understanding of GMS Contracts and Medicines Management Incentive Schemes

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.

Practice Manager/Primary Care Network Ops Manager