Pharmacy Technicians

The Devon Training Hub; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated GP practice pharmacy technicians to join their multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will support the safe and effective delivery of medication management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. With responsibilities ranging from managing prescriptions to counseling patients, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of care provided. This position offers numerous training opportunities and the chance to work closely with experienced healthcare professionals, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about primary care and pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional responsible for safe practice.
• Enrolled in approved training programme for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of effective systems for medicines optimisation.
• Manage repeat and acute prescription requests from patients.

Skills

Medications Optimization

Patient Counseling

Prescription Management

Quality and Outcomes Framework Targets

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.

GP practice pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. They can support the practice team in all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration, providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

Key Information

Scope of Practice

• Supports SMRs
• Counsels patients on medicines
• Manages repeat and acute prescription requests from patients.

Training Requirements

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Enrolled in or qualified from an approved training programme that meets the National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians or, for example, Primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP).

Qualified Pharmacy Technicians are reimbursable under the ARRS scheme

Supervision can be carried out monthly by a pharmacist or GP.

Devon Training Hub have recently produced a summary guide covering the supervision of all roles including GPs, Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Advanced Practitioners and new roles funded through the ARRS scheme.

The guide contains the latest information on supervision requirements for each role, which team members of the team can supervise them, & details of training requirements & CPD opportunities for supervisors.

You will find multiple training opportunities on our website.

For information on Communities of Practice / Peer Learning Groups in Devon & the South West please contact Devon Training Hub directly or see our DTH Guide to ARRS Community of Practice.

To discuss primary care roles in Devon feel free to get in touch.