Pharmacy Technician – Adur Health Partnership
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Pharmacy Technician
We are currently looking for a full time Pharmacy Technician to join our established Pharmacy Team which consists of two Pharmacists, a Pharmacy technician and two pharmacy co-ordinators. We are a supportive, forward-thinking practice who use EMIS and Docman software. Our pharmacy technicians are an integral part of our general practice team.
This role will work under the supervision of the Lead clinical pharmacist and GP partners. They will provide technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.
The pharmacy technician will support the practice clinical team with a variety of tasks to include:
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance to practice protocols and to update patient’s medical records / prescribing accordingly
- Complete medication reviews (pharm techs will be supported with their learning of these)
- To support the achievement of the practice’s prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets
- Working with the pharmacy team to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
- To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
- To help lead the antimicrobial stewardship, making an active effort to measure and improve how antibiotics are prescribed by clinicians and used by patients.
- To participate in medication audits.
- To support the Clinical Pharmacist and GP Partners in providing medication reviews, patient information leaflets and medicines awareness within own competence and referring when appropriate.
- To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
- To respond to medication and prescription queries from patients and staff in a professional manner, referring to the appropriate clinician in accordance to practice protocols.
- To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
- Acknowledging MHRA safety alerts by performing system searches and responding accordingly.
The hourly rate of £17.00 is based on the CPPE pathway being completed with the relevant experience.
Candidates currently completing the CPPE pathway will also be considered with the hourly rate starting from £15.00 per hour.
In return our company benefits are:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Summer and Christmas Social Events
- Birthday Day Off
- Protected Learning Events
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you want to be part of a forward thinking Partnership where everyone is important, and the entire team collaborate to ensure the practices run smoothly and effectively, apply today.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Experience: Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Please email your CV and a covering letter to: sxicb-wsx.ahp.recruitment@nhs.net
The closing date for applications: 30th September 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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