Remote Primary Care Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Ashington; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is looking for Remote Pharmacy Technicians to support primary care practices across the UK. The role involves medication management and patient communication. Candidates should be registered and have experience in a primary care setting, with flexibility for full-time or part-time hours. Benefits include annual leave and health & wellbeing programs.

Benefits

GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

Health & wellbeing program

Qualifications

• 6-12+ months of experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
• Ability to work remotely with reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliations and manage prescriptions.
• Respond to and communicate patient-related medication queries.
• Monitor medication recalls and ensure patient reviews.

Skills

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician qualification

CPPE Primary Care pathway enrollment

Tools

EMIS

System 1

Job description

We have full and part time roles vacancies available.

We currently have opportunities for a Remote Pharmacy Technicians due to company growth and expansion to work full-time or part time for PCNs contracts across the UK. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused 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.

Full-time or part-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As a remote 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 improvementof 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)

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
• To already be enrolled on the CPPE Primary Care pathway or completed already.

Experience

• 6-12+ months experience working within primary care/GP practice setting.
• Experience with EMIS or System 1 or both
• Have Internet connection /WIFI at all times during working hours

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.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Home or remote working