Pharmacy Technician

Gorton Medical Centre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves supporting the development of prescribing systems, optimizing medication use, and communicating with patients and community pharmacies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant diploma, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join a patient-focused team committed to delivering high-quality primary care services.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in GP practice is preferred.
• Knowledge of NHS legislation and pharmacy law is essential.
• Actively engaged in continuing professional development for role-relevant knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support management and development of prescribing systems.
• Liaise with community pharmacies for medication queries.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare teams for medication needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BTEC diploma level 3 in pharmaceutical science or NVQ level 3 Diploma in pharmacy service skills

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to work within our multi disciplinary team. The role is to support the management and development of theprescribing systems to ensure safe, effective and quality prescribing withinthe practice.

To support the GPs, Pharmacists and administrative staff toensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeatprescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximisingpatient outcomes.

To develop strong working relationships with local communitypharmacies in order to assist patients and provide a high quality service.

A key part of the role will be dealing with daily medicationrequests and queries, and communicating with patients and Community Pharmacies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for encouraging thedevelopment of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisationthroughout the practice team and promoting good practice in all aspects ofprescribing.

To work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist and GPs for prescribing onindividual prescribing projects or audits.

The role will include remote patientcontact, as well as liaison with colleagues in community pharmacy, care homesand secondary care

About us

Gorton Medical Centre is a progressive, patient-focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care services. We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and are committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff.

Serving a patient population of approximately 10,500 we are a well-established, forward-thinking practice providing care to diverse communities.

Our organisation is led by a team of 5 dedicated salaried GPs and supported by a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that includes a Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurse, Physician Associate, Mental Health Practitioner, Physios, Social Prescriber and Healthcare Assistants.

This robust clinical workforce is underpinned by a highly skilled and efficient administrative team that ensures the seamless operation of the practice. Together, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing outstanding care and continually improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities

Dealing with medication queries including acute medicationrequests, patient medication and prescription queries. This may involveremoving unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring necessary blood testsand monitoring has been carried out, prescription synchronization etc.

Communicating with patients/carers and members of thehealthcare team including doctors, nurses and receptionists.

Liaising with local community pharmacies and hospitalsregarding prescription queries, and helping to ensure optimum therapy and toensure a smooth transition from secondary to primary Care.

Answer medication drug queries from GPs, nurses,receptionists and other healthcare professionals within the post holdersexpertise.

To support the lead GP for prescribing with clinicaladministration, projects and audits to improve services and initiatives toenhance safety, quality and cost effectiveness of prescribing (e.g. QOF,Manchester Standards, CCG Medicines Optimisation Team, MHRA updates etc.).

To work autonomously and be capable of prioritising workwhilst maintaining accurate and timely records, escalating when appropriate.

Liaising with care homes regarding prescription queries andhelping to optimise therapy in care home patients. This may includeparticipating in care home patient medication reviews, liaising with MDTmeetings in care homes.

Support development and implementation of computer searchesto identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.

Support the pharmacist and practice team with the repeatprescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeatprescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates.

Monitor practice prescribing against the local GMMMGformularies e.g. RAG list for medicines that should be prescribed by secondarycare (red drugs) or Do Not Prescribe (DNP) drugs.

To attend practice and other meetings of relevance asrequired.

Participate in the induction, education and training of newmembers of practice staff where appropriate.

As appropriate to the post, to maintain and developprofessional competence and expertise and participate in the appraisal processand agree objectives and a personal development plan.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the postholders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager

All employees should understand that it is their personalresponsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements(e.g. health and safety, equal treatment and diversity, confidentiality andclinical governance).

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Actively undertaking CPD for all areas of relevant to their role and for changes in Pharmacy practice and self-development;
• Up to date knowledge of pharmacy operational procedures;
• Good dispensing practise;
• Checking procedures;
• Patient counselling;
• Current NHS legislation;
• Pharmacy Law and Ethics;
• Demonstrate awareness and experience of application of the National agenda for pharmacy within their workplace;
• Demonstrate the context of pharmacy in the NHS;
• Demonstrate awareness and application of Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• IT Skills

Skills and Aptitudes

• Well-developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Organisational skills.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to maintain and develop professional relationships.
• Able to identify when advice needs to be sought, recognising personal limitations. Computer literate.
• Coaching skills

Qualifications

• BTEC diploma level 3 in pharmaceutical science or NVQ level 3 Diploma in pharmacy service skills (or equivalent as recognised by GPHC)
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Completion or working towards Medicines Management Certificate.
• A1 assessors award

Experience

• Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.
• Experience of working in GP Practice

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.