Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Godalming; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care at their practice. Responsibilities include optimizing medicine use, conducting patient pharmacotherapy consultations, and leading medication reviews. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent and be registered with the GPhC. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards patient health management.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the GPhC required.
• Experience in Primary Care and evidence of CPD preferred.
• BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ level 3 needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patient-facing activities ensuring effective medicines use.
• Support medication reviews and clinical audits.
• Help implement national and local prescribing policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Trustworthiness

Enthusiasm

Self-motivation

Consultation skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Registered with the General Pharmacy Council

CPPE Qualification

Tools

EMIS Clinical system

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise own workload , work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent is essential and registered with the General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).Ideally you will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway course.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to improve patient care by implementing best practices and maximising prescribing safety. The post holder will help patients get the most from their medicines, improve repeat prescribing processes, lead and promote repeat dispensing/online ordering as well as aiming to reduce medicine waste.

About us

Springfield Surgery is a friendly and progressive practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We offer a full range of primary care services and pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Undertake patient-facing activities to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making discussions with patients.

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (eg checking inhaler techniques)

Patient safety audits and incentive scheme actions, as directed

Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patient to ensure they use their medicines effectively

Synchronise medicines for patients transferring between care settings and link them with local community pharmacists as appropriate

Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling health inequalities

Support clinical pharmacists with shared care protocols

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Support the implementation of national and local prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings this will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, supporting delivery of QIPP, QOF and enhanced service targets

Person Specification

Experience

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work in a team and alone as required
• Trustworthy, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
• Access to care and a driving licence

Qualifications

• Current registration with the GPhC
• BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• CPPE Qualification
• Evidence of CPD throughout employment
• Working in Primary Care
• EMIS Clinical system
• Clinical audit knowledge
• Consultations skills

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.