Pharmacy Technician

Mid Norfolk PCN; Dereham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary care network in the Dereham area is looking for a pharmacy technician to enhance patient care quality through effective medicines optimisation. This full-time role involves working closely with GP practices and multidisciplinary teams to improve prescribing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong pharmaceutical qualifications, a minimum of two years' experience, and a proactive approach to professional development.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with GPhC required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a qualified pharmacy technician in relevant settings.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Support clinical pharmacists and carry out medicines switches in GP practices.
• Implement improvements in prescribing processes and promote electronic repeat dispensing.
• Engage with patients and practice staff through participation in meetings.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Clinical pharmacy support

Education

BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

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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 specific protocols, reviewing patient records, amending records, and informing patients.
3. Carry out 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 information systems and databases relevant to the position, 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 improve engagement.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

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

About Us

Mid Norfolk PCN consists of the following GP surgeries, working closely together as a collaborative group for several years:

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.