Job summary Join Our Team as a Pharmacy Technician at The Lennard Surgery Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment? Look no further The Lennard Surgery in Bedminster Down, Bristol, is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our vibrant team. Fun and Inclusive Atmosphere: At Lennard Surgery, we believe that work should be enjoyable. Our team is a diverse and friendly group that welcomes everyone with open arms. Supportive Environment: We pride ourselves on our supportive culture. From ongoing professional development to a collaborative team dynamic, you'll always have the resources and encouragement you need. Community-Focused: Our practice is deeply rooted in the local community. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our patients, providing them with the highest quality of care. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clinical team by ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. You will work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to our patients. Main duties of the job Conducting medication reviews and providing advice on the safe and effective use of medicines. To act as a Technical Pharmacy Advisor to Practice Clinicians Supporting the management of repeat prescriptions and ensuring timely and accurate production. Assisting with the implementation of prescribing policies and guidelines. Providing support for the management of long-term conditions and chronic disease management. Participating in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. Offering advice and support to patients on medication-related queries. About us The role is based at The Lennard Surgery in Bedminster Down, Bristol. We are part of a group of seven practices making up SWIFT PCN. You will be joining a team consisting of four partners, six Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, two Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants and a Student Nurse Associate. We are a training practice and regularly host trainee Doctors and Medical School students. We believe this plays a big part in future proofing the NHS. We currently have 8600 patients and are friendly, welcoming and supportive practice team who are all passionate about primary care. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £15.50 to £16 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3566-24-0003 Job locations 1-3 Lewis Road Bedminster Down Bristol BS13 7JD Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Location: The Lennard Surgery Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team at The Lennard Surgery. The successful candidate will support our pharmacist in the preparation of prescriptions, ensuring accuracy. As a key member of the pharmacy team, the technician will provide excellent customer service, manage patient records, and comply with all relevant UK regulations. To support the practice pharmacist and clinicians, including: Training support for the prescription clerk team Carry out medicines reconciliation from hospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters or other letters in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records and prescriptions Carry out medication switches, dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing Initiate repeat prescribing (eRD) for appropriate patients Provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness Participate in medication audits and quality improvement projects Support the practice to meet QOF indicators Support patient safety with high-risk drug monitoring and other safety scorecard indicators Respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate clinician as necessary Advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate Action drug alerts Act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Location: The Lennard Surgery Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team at The Lennard Surgery. The successful candidate will support our pharmacist in the preparation of prescriptions, ensuring accuracy. As a key member of the pharmacy team, the technician will provide excellent customer service, manage patient records, and comply with all relevant UK regulations. To support the practice pharmacist and clinicians, including: Training support for the prescription clerk team Carry out medicines reconciliation from hospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters or other letters in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records and prescriptions Carry out medication switches, dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing Initiate repeat prescribing (eRD) for appropriate patients Provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness Participate in medication audits and quality improvement projects Support the practice to meet QOF indicators Support patient safety with high-risk drug monitoring and other safety scorecard indicators Respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate clinician as necessary Advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate Action drug alerts Act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold recognised qualification in pharmaceutical sciences (BTEC / NVQ3 or equivalent) Registered technician with General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of CPD Knowledge and Experience Minimum 1 years relevant experience Understanding of prescribing and Medicines Management issues Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups Dealing with the public/patients Skills Proven communication and interpersonal skills including dealing with patients and carers Able to plan and work independently and manage competing priorities On-going commitment to continuing professional development to maintain theoretical and practical knowledge Good verbal and written communication Able to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty. Demonstrates resilience and an ability to cope under pressure commensurate with the responsibilities of the post. Excellent attention to detail Advanced numeracy skills. Excellent keyboard and computer skills. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Desirable Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience post NVQ3 EMIS clinical system NHS Primary Care experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold recognised qualification in pharmaceutical sciences (BTEC / NVQ3 or equivalent) Registered technician with General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of CPD Knowledge and Experience Minimum 1 years relevant experience Understanding of prescribing and Medicines Management issues Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups Dealing with the public/patients Skills Proven communication and interpersonal skills including dealing with patients and carers Able to plan and work independently and manage competing priorities On-going commitment to continuing professional development to maintain theoretical and practical knowledge Good verbal and written communication Able to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty. Demonstrates resilience and an ability to cope under pressure commensurate with the responsibilities of the post. Excellent attention to detail Advanced numeracy skills. Excellent keyboard and computer skills. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Desirable Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience post NVQ3 EMIS clinical system NHS Primary Care experience 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Lennard Surgery Address 1-3 Lewis Road Bedminster Down Bristol BS13 7JD Employer's website https://www.thelennardsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)