Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Chipping Norton

The Pharmacist Network; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chipping Norton seeks a Part-Time Primary Care Pharmacy Technician to ensure smooth operation within a GP practice. The role involves supporting clinical services and resolving medication-related queries. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and ideally 6-12 months of experience in a primary care setting. Flexibility and effective communication skills are essential for this position, which offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and health programmes.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

Health & wellbeing programme

GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid

Qualifications

• 6-12+ months experience in primary care or GP practice setting.
• Experienced in using clinical systems like EMIS.
• Able to work within core hours of the GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliations using clinical letters.
• Manage prescription screening and processing.
• Resolve patient medication-related queries.
• Communicate with local pharmacies about stock issues.
• Monitor medications and perform reviews as required.

Skills

Medication management

Communication skills

Clinical support

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician qualification

CPPE primary care pathway

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Chipping Norton

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite based Primary Care Pharmacy Technician to work Part Time (26.6hrs) for a Practice in Chipping Norton. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Part-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As a Primary Care Pharmacy Technician you will confidently act within professional standards and boundaries, supporting and working alongside your General Practice team as well as Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to General Practices nationally. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Pharmacy Technician. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

Benefits for employees:

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Sick pay (in line with company policy)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Flexibility

Job responsibilities

Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries

Medicine Management including Prescription screening and processing

Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries

Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages

Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription

Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)

Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided)

Standard/Annual medication monitoring

Shared Care Protocols

Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB

Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)

Person Specification

Experience

• Have 6-12+ months experience working in primary care/GP practice setting
• Experience using EMIS
• To live a commutable distance to the practice

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to show you are a registered Pharmacy Technician
• A CPPE primary care pathway

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.