Primary Care Onsite/Hybrid Pharmacy Technician - Durham
Durham, UK,
Seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician for a permanent onsite role in Durham. Must have GP practice experience and proficiency in EMIS/S1 systems. Short notice period desirable. As a Pharmacy Technician you will confidently act within professional standards and boundaries, supporting and working alongside your General Practice team as well as Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN. You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Hybrid based Pharmacy Technician due to company growth and expansion to work full-time for one of our many PCN contracts across the UK. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Pharmacy Technicians, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice splitting their time between a few days onsite and few days working from home, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines. The work pattern split of onsite and remote working can be negotiated. Full-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice. Main duties of the job As a Pharmacy Technician you will confidently act within professional standards and boundaries, supporting and working alongside your General Practice team as well as Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN. You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare. About us The Pharmacist Network are a Pharmacy led organisation who provide Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to General Practices nationally. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like minded individuals who are passionate about patient centered care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Job description Job responsibilities Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries Medicine Management including Prescription screening and processing Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages Medication synchronization in line with regular repeat prescription Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews) Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided) High Risk Drug monitoring, Standard/Annual medication monitoring ICB Medicine Incentive Schemes Shared Care Protocols Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given) Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Qualification Experience Desirable Experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician within a GP. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.