Pharmacy Technician

Manor Drive Medical Centre; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare clinic in London is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their team. You will provide essential support to clinical pharmacists and assist with medication management, public health initiatives, and patient safety audits. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a clinical setting, alongside good IT skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Ability to record clinical notes effectively.
• Understanding of QOF and Enhanced Services desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to clinicians.
• Complete audits regarding patient safety.
• Support public health and screening programmes.

Skills

Clinical setting experience

Effective communication

Good IT knowledge

Effective time management

Ability to follow policy and protocol

Education

GCSEs in England, including Maths and Science

Level 3 GPhC qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Emis

Docman

Job description

We are excited to advertise this new role to Manor Drive Medical Centre. We have two very experienced pharmacists and your job will be to support them and work alongside them. This will be an ideal opportunity for the right candidate that is enthusiastic and hardworking.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the two clinical pharmacist and provide administrative and technical support to the clinicians in relation to prescriptions and medications:

You will handle prescription requests and queries directly

Support initiatives for medicine optimisations and incentive schemes

Support medication reviews and medicine reconciliation

About us

Manor Drive Medical Centre is a friendly GMS Practice based in Worcester Park, Surrey which is part of SWL ICB.We have a growing list of over 16000.Our surgery is purpose built and spacious with onsite parking and excellent transport links to London.

We are a great team here with a very low turnover of staff and are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join us. We offer acompetitive salary and supportcareer development.

Our team comprises of 3 GP partners, 9 salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 HCA.We have 12 admin staff which includes the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager and the Reception Manager.We also have a Physician Assistant, 2 mental health practitioners, 2 clinical pharmacists, social prescriber and a FCP.

Computer systems are Emis and Docman.Our CQC rating was good in all areas.We are part of New Malden and Worcester Park PCN a proactive PCN working closely with local practices in developing new roles and services.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is a Pharmacy Technician and is an integral part of the generalpractice team, working within their professional boundaries.

This role will work under the supervision of the SeniorPartner/Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply ofprescribed medication to patients.

The PharmacyTechnician will provide technical and administrative support to theclinicians.

The PharmacyTechnician will support the practice clinical teams with queriesregarding medication from patients.

The Pharmacy Technician will completeaudits regarding patient safety in the prescribing of medication and presentthe information for sharing with the clinical team.

The Pharmacy Technician supports publichealth and screening programmes including immunisations and vaccinationprogrammes whilst participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhancepatient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting
• Able to communicate
• Good IT knowledge
• Ability to record clinical notes
• Effective time management
• Ability to follow policy and protocol
• Experience in primary care
• Understanding of QOF and Enhanced Services
• Understanding of Emis and Docman

Qualifications

• GCSEs in England, Maths and Science
• A level 3 GPhC qualification or apprenticeship
• Work based experience

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.