Pharmacy Technician

The Old School Surgery; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible and family-friendly working

Induction and ongoing support

Wellbeing Team

Cycle to Work Scheme

Coffee, fruit & snacks

Shower facilities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Old School Surgery in Bristol is looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to support Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians, ensuring safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care.

You will work within our pharmacy team in general practice, providing technical and administrative support, assisting with medicines optimisation and safe prescribing.

This post forms part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for PCNs, with a friendly, multidisciplinary team and excellent development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Provide technical and administrative support to pharmacists and clinicians.
• Assist with medicines optimisation and safe prescribing.
• Support audits and respond to medication queries from patients and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Pharmacists to ensure safe medication management.
• Provide technical and administrative support to clinicians.
• Assist with audits and respond to medication queries from patients and carers.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to improve medicines outcomes.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Clinical pharmacist support

Medicines safety

Audits

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Due to the current post holders relocation, we are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician. This role will provide technical support to the Clinical Pharmacists and other clinicians within Old School Surgery to ensure professional operational standards and excellence in pharmaceutical care and safety are maintained. The post holder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis., As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be an integral part of our pharmacy team within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will: Work with our Clinical Pharmacists to ensure patients are managing their medication safely and support the safe, accurate and timely prescribing of medication. Provide technical and administrative support to the Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians. Support the Primary care team with audits, guidance and respond to queries around medication from patients, their carers, and other health professionals.

The Old School Surgery is a large, innovative and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.

This post is part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for PCNs funded by NHS England You will join a large, valued and supportive clinical pharmacy team (6 Pharmacists and 1 other Pharmacy Technician) based solely at Old School Surgery and play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, and quality improvement, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and other allied health professionals to improve outcomes for our population of over 32,000 patients. This is ideally a full-time position, across 4 or 5 days, but consideration will be given to excellent candidates who may prefer slightly fewer hours.,

• Competitive salary.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements where possible.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
• Regular Lunch & Learn educational sessions.
• Access to our in-house Wellbeing Team and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Newly refurbished staff facilities including free fresh-ground coffee, fruit and snacks.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• An amazing bean to cup coffee machine (free)
• Free, fresh fruit and milk, chilled mineral water and biscuits provided every day.
• Secure bike storage, clothes drying and shower facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives, yoga sessions and social events.
• Beautiful outdoor terrace and staff social spaces.
• Opportunities for professional development and postgraduate learning.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Physiotherapists and an experienced administrative team.

We are proud of our positive culture, strong team ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a real difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.