Onsite Pharmacy Technician - Durham

NHS Jobs; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fees

DBS paid

Annual leave

Mentorship

Wellbeing programme

Laptop

Company pension

MORPh associateship

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network is seeking a Pharmacist to join a busy general practice. You will lead medication reconciliation, medicine management and patient queries, ensuring safe and effective prescribing within a supportive team.

Essential registration with GPhC and 6–12 months in primary care are required, with CPPE Primary Care Pathway certification or active enrollment. SystemOne experience is highly desirable; training can be provided.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is essential.
• Minimum 6–12 months experience in general practice/primary care.
• Completion or active enrollment in CPPE Primary Care Pathway; systemOne training available.

Responsibilities

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharge summaries.
• Medicine management including prescription screening and processing.
• Respond to patient medication queries and coordinate with local pharmacies for stock.
• Medication synchronisation and repeat dispensing oversight.
• Oversee recall processes and high-risk drug monitoring.
• Create and run reports in practice systems to identify patients for review.

Skills

Medicine management

Dispensing processes

Patient safety

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

GPhC registration

CPPE Primary Care Pathway certification

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries
• Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing
• Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
• Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries
• Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages
• Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription
• To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
• Doac Monitoring Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)
• High Risk Drug monitoring
• Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately
• To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
• To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
• Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)
• Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements will not be considered.

Essential Requirements:

• A professional registration with GPhC
• A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting
• The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled
• Proficient experience with SystemOne, some training can be provided.

Desirable skills and experience:

• A strong understanding of medicine management, dispensing processes and patient safety protocols
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners
• The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment
• Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively
• A commitment to patient care and professional standards

Why Apply?

Not only will you be working in an inclusive, forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity. We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical knowledge further.

Benefits:

• Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice
• Company Pension scheme
• Automatic Associateship with MORPh