Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Surrey

The Pharmacist Network; Waverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Surrey is seeking an Onsite Primary Care Pharmacy Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves medication management, resolving patient queries, and supporting a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. A qualification as a registered Pharmacy Technician and experience in a GP practice are required. The role promotes professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing programme

GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a primary care/GP practice setting.
• Ability to commute to the designated practice on-site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliations using clinical letters.
• Manage and process prescriptions.
• Respond to patient medication queries.
• Communicate with pharmacies regarding stock supplies.
• Monitor medication recalls and perform audits.

Skills

Communication with patients

Medication management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician qualification

Completed CPPE pathway

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Surrey

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Onsite Primary Care Pharmacy Technician to work full-time for Cranleigh Medical Practice.

Cranleigh Medical Practice is a modern, well-established GP surgery serving a diverse patient population in the heart of Surreys largest village with excellent links to Guildford and Horsham. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supported by a skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive, friendly team - Our clinical and admin staff work closely together to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You would be part of an expanding multi-disciplinary team joining our GPs, clinical pharmacist, advanced nurse practitioners, frailty nurse, paramedic, practice nurses and health care assistants.
• Professional development - As a training practice, we have a strong ethos of supporting and developing our staff in an environment where your contribution is valued.
• Modern facilities - Well equipped, purpose-built premises with up-to-date IT systems and resources to make your job easier.
• Work life balance - Flexible working patterns hours and a culture that prioritises staff wellbeing.
• Innovation - We are a forward-thinking practice committed to improving prescribing safety, medicines optimisation, and implementing new NHS initiatives.

Full 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 annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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)
• Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to show you are registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
• Completed your CPPE pathway

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience working within primary care/GP practice setting
• Experience using EMIS
• To be able to commute to the designated practice to be onsite

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.