Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leyland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support effective medication management. The role includes working with healthcare professionals to optimize prescribing processes and minimize waste. The candidate should have strong communication skills and knowledge of healthcare systems. Competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education required.
• Experience in primary care settings preferred.
• Practical experience with computerised recording systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support surgery staff with safe medication dispensing procedures.
• Minimize waste and improve repeat prescribing processes.
• Assist in meeting local enhanced service contracts and QOF targets.

Skills

Ability to communicate information effectively with people

Effective time management

Knowledge of IT systems

Good clinical system knowledge of EMIS

Ability to demonstrate resilience

Education

GCSE Mathematics, English and science or equivalent

NVQ in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Apps

Eclipse and Aristotle data systems

Job description

An opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join Worden Medical Centre. Working as a wider team member supporting the surgery staff, PCN Clinical Pharmacist and Medicines Optimisation Team to ensure delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing and reducing medicines waste.

Review and update the practice prescribing policies, to ensure the practice staff are aware of correct procedures that are safe, efficient and cost effective.

Assisting the practice to deliver the targets for the local enhanced service contracts and Quality and Outcomes (QOF) targets.

Contact for medication related queries from surgery staff, pharmacies,care homes and patients.

Main duties of the job

• To identify and work closely with all healthcareprofessionals involved in medicines management in the practice.
• To reduce waste, minimise risk and improve therepeat prescribing process.
• To improve prescription security byintroducing best practice guidelines
• To be responsible for ensuringrecall systems are in place, and working, for the correct monitoring of amberdrugs and those included in the enhanced services of the GMS contract.
• To undertake practice-based ICB projectwork under the direction of the MedicinesOptimisation Team Lead to ensure cost savings on the prescribingbudget
• To undertake proactive housekeeping managementof the repeat prescribing process in accordance with practice and ICB protocols
• To deal with non-routine,non-clinical medication queries that requires follow up and problem-solvingtechniques.
• To help the Medicines OptimisationTeam with any searches, data collection and letter production required forprescribing changes.
• Identify patients who would besuitable for electronic repeat dispensing and Medicines Use Reviews(MURs).
• To ensure information from MURs isacted upon as appropriate.
• Develop and implement medicinesoptimisation initiatives through the work of the practice e.g. repeatdispensing.
• Cover the prescription ordertelephone line when required.

About us

Worden Medical Centre delivers healthcare services to individuals offering a broad range of medical services. We offerpreventative care such as vaccinations, health screening and health education.We play a vital role in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes,hypertension, respiratory and heart disease.

The practice has been based atWest Paddock since 1993 and we work as team-based care including GPs, AdvancedNurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, Nurse Associate,Medicines Co-ordinators, Administrators, Care Navigators and PracticeManagement.

Worden Medical Centre is partof Leyland Primary Care Network, who provide the Practice with a Paramedic,Pharmacist and Physiotherapist, we have support from the Lifestyle ImprovementTeam who provide non-medical social care interventions.

Mission Statement.

Worden Medical Centre is along-established provider of general medical services, where patients and staffthrive together, united by a commitment to compassionate patient-centredhealthcare, personal growth, and a culture of excellence. We want every patientto experience the highest standard of healthcare, delivered with warmth andrespect, and where our dedicated team finds fulfilment in their work,continuously learning and contributing to a positive and supportiveenvironment. Our goal is to be a beacon of well-being, where the health andhappiness of both patients and staff are our upmost priority.

Job responsibilities

The main duties have been listed previously. Please see the job description attached for full information.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use own initiative
• To be able to show sensitivity and empathy
• Respect people from all backgrounds, lifestyles and diversity
• Flexible and co-operative

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• GCSE Mathematics, English and science or equivalent
• NVQ in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Practical experience of computerised recording systems
• Understanding healthcare provision in a GP practice, QOF and contract targets
• Experience of working in a primary care setting

Other Requirements

• DBS Check
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across locality if required.

Skills

• Knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Office Apps, internet and emails
• Ability to communicate information effectively with people.
• Effective time management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Able to demonstrate resilience and to work well under pressure
• Good clinical system knowledge of EMIS
• Knowledge of Eclipse and Aristotle data systems

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.