pharmacy technician Dorchester, South West England, England
Job description
The post holder is a pharmacy technician and is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network (PCN).
This role will work under the supervision of the clinical pharmacists to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
They will provide technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.
The pharmacy technician will support the PCN and practice clinical teams with queries around medication from patients.
The pharmacy technician will complete audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.
Primary Responsibilities;
The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN pharmacy technician. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to the clinical pharmacist(s) and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing standard operating procedures
b. To support the clinical pharmacist(s) as the PCN point of contact for all medicines related matters
c. To monitor PCN practices adherence to NHS Dorset prescribing policy and formula
d. To support the clinical pharmacists in improving the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance
e. To support the clinical pharmacists in producing a prescribing newsletter or bulletin on a regular basis
f. To identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed with the Clinical Pharmacists.
g. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN
h. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN
i. To undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care
j. To update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken
k. To liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care
l. To support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations, telehealth and telemedicine
m. To liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system for use across all practices
n. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
o. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
p. To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
q. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
r. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
s. To attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
t. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or direct care
u. To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Secondary Responsibilities;
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the pharmacy technician may be requested to:
a. Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, CCLIP, IIF and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives
b. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
c. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-37 per week
Salary: From £12.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please state your current Pharmacy Technician qualification
Experience:
- Dispensing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/08/2023
Reference ID: TD1121
