Pharmacy Technician

For more information, please see our Role Profile: Pharmacy Technician 2024- Role Profile

Living Well Partnership is made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication

Overall Aim of role: 

As a member of the GP Practice Pharmacy Services Team the Pharmacy Technician supports the development and delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

 Working alongside the Senior/Lead Pharmacy Technician and with Pharmacists, to contribute to high-quality, cost-effective and safe medicines management. This will include medicines reconciliation post discharge, transcribing from clinical letters as well as monitoring near patient testing for patients taking high risk medications.

Key Responsibilities: 

1.Patient facing clinical medication reviews

To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients’ medical records accordingly. Conducts medication use reviews independently within own competence including reauthorizing eRD.  Refers to Senior/Lead pharmacy technician or Pharmacists when needed.

2. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

Supports medicines reconciliation following patient discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes. Works with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.  Liaises with pharmacists or Senior/Lead technician as required.

3. Medicines advice to practice staff and patients

Answers all medicine‐related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients within own competence, referring on to pharmacist/GP as required. Responds to daily anima eConsults, identifying any red flags and underlying serious pathology and takes appropriate action including referring to other members of the primary care team as needed.

4.Clinical documents

Works as part of the pharmacy services team ensuring that any clinical documents received within the practice are actioned appropriately, particularly those associated with medication changes and monitoring within own scope of practice.

What we’re looking for!

• Pharmacy technician qualification
• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Works effectively both independently and as a team member. Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision within own competence
• Knowledge of the pathophysiology, management, and treatment of chronic conditions.
• Familiarity with evidence-based guidelines and best practices for managing long-term conditions.
• Understanding of the role of lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, and patient education in chronic disease management
•  2 years in trainee role
• Primary care experience desirable .

What we can offer you!

• 5 weeks holiday pro rata PLUS bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership with a 14.38% employer contribution rate
• Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly employee award
• Investment in developing your skills and progression opportunities, across the Partnership
• First consideration for other internal recruitment opportunities

To apply

• Provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting cover letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.
• Applications are to be e-mailed to hiowicb-hsi.livingwell-recruitment@nhs.net
• Closing date: 8th December 2024
• Please note that proof of qualifications is required in the offering/onboarding process
• Successful candidate will need a Enhanced DBS Clearance

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Dave Barclay

Managing Partner (Non-clinical)