pharmacy technician Blyth, North East England, England
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities of the Post To lead on medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly. Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets, and Local Enhanced Services as appropriate. Working with the practice pharmacists and admin managers to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
Delivery of training and development to admin staff to support improved co-ordination and effective medicines management. To provide advice to GP's, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. Liaises with other pharmacy stakeholders, e.g., community and hospital pharmacy teams. To undertake medication and safety audits.
To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacists to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as 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 queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. To assist in the safe management of medications within the practice, including supporting submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.
To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year. Responsibility for administration Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list: Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet deadlines. Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate. Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers. Work in accordance with all governance and internal systems relating to (but not limited to) the management of clinical data and systems. Helping to keep all practice areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Helping to maintain a positive, patient focused culture.
Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team. Any other duties commensurate with this position.
