Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Dereham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacy technician to enhance patient care across multiple GP practices in the Dereham area. This full-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to lead initiatives aimed at optimizing prescribing practices. You will work collaboratively with clinical professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care, utilizing your expertise in medicines optimisation. Join a dynamic team committed to improving healthcare delivery and making a real difference in the community. If you have a passion for pharmacy and a desire to drive positive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with GPhC is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical pharmacists and improve prescribing processes.
• Participate in practice meetings and patient engagement.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical pharmacy

Education

BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences

Professional registration with GPhC

Tools

Information systems

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About the Role

Mid Norfolk Primary Care Network (PCN) has an opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join their busy team, supporting six GP practices and linked care homes across the Dereham area. This is a full-time position, but we can offer flexible working. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for encouraging the development of a better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams.

Main duties include:

1. Support the role of the clinical pharmacist at Primary Care Network level.
2. Carry out medicines switches in GP practices in line with practice and ICB agreed protocols, reviewing patient records, amending records, and informing patients.
3. Perform housekeeping tasks such as dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation in patient records.
4. Improve prescribing processes in general practice.
5. Promote electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering.
6. Report on key performance indicators for CPGP to demonstrate added value for patients and general practice in accordance with NICE guidance.
7. Use and maintain relevant information systems and databases, including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes.
8. Work closely with GP practices and the ICB.
9. Participate in practice meetings, patient participation groups, and other meetings to enhance engagement.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

Essential:

1. Professional registration with GPhC.
2. BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences.
3. Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
4. Minimum of 2 years experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
5. Experience working with other clinical professionals and multidisciplinary teams to influence patient care.

Desirable:

1. Evidence of further qualifications and/or study following registration.

About Us

Mid Norfolk PCN comprises the following GP surgeries, working together as a collaborative group:

• Elmham Surgery
• Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries
• Orchard Surgery
• Shipdham Surgery
• Theatre Royal Surgery
• Toftwood Medical Centre

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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