Job summary We are an innovative and vibrant GP Surgery in Kendal and are keen to attract caring, motivated, and passionate colleagues. As the largest General Practice in the South Lakes area, we have a registered list of over 17,500 patients and operate from 2 sites in Kendal. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our team. A qualified Senior Pharmacy Technicianis an integral part of the general practice team. This is a new role, so we are looking for someone who can adapt as the role evolves. Main duties of the job As part of our multidisciplinary team, a qualified Senior Pharmacy Technician will work under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Pharmacists to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. Key Responsibilities include Medicine management Assisting our Clinical Pharmacists with delivering medicines optimisation for our patient population. Technical and administrative support to multi-disciplinary team regarding medication queries raised by patients. Providing clinical support services, within scope of practice, to provide care for patients with long term conditions. About us We are a 2-site, part-dispensing practice in Kendal with around 17,500 patients, keen to attract caring, motivated, and passionate colleagues. We are a training practice with an active frailty and care home support team. We offer a wide range of enhanced services including minor surgery, women's health and menopause, coil/implant fitting, as well as Dermatology and ENT GPwER clinics. We strive for a good work / life balance while achieving high-quality patient care and offer a fair allocation of work across all the GP team. We have a Quality Improvement culture, and continually develop our systems to respond to the changing environment of primary care, aiming to minimise administration workload and maximise job satisfaction to the benefit of our patients and our team. We are a GP registrar and medical student training practice, an accredited Veteran Friendly practice, and a parkrun practice. Date posted 23 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £17.10 to £18.14 an hour dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2946-24-0022 Job locations Helme Chase Surgery Burton Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7HR Maude Street Surgery Maude Street Kendal Cumbria LA9 4QE Job description Job responsibilities Lead the medicines management process within the practice including, but not limited to: Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making conversations with patients Conduct medicine optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g., checking inhaler technique), support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. When required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively Support, as determined by the organisation, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronise medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making conversations with patients Conduct medicine optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g., checking inhaler technique), support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. When required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively Support, as determined by the organisation, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronise medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19, flu and RSV clinics) through co-ordination, advice or direct care Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services. Attendance at appropriate meetings (e.g. Clinical, medicines optimisation) Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety audits. Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicine use through shared decision-making conversations with patients Provide clinical support services, within scope of practice, to provide care for patients with long term conditions Job description Job responsibilities Lead the medicines management process within the practice including, but not limited to: Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making conversations with patients Conduct medicine optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g., checking inhaler technique), support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. When required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively Support, as determined by the organisation, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronise medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making conversations with patients Conduct medicine optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g., checking inhaler technique), support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. When required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively Support, as determined by the organisation, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronise medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19, flu and RSV clinics) through co-ordination, advice or direct care Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services. Attendance at appropriate meetings (e.g. Clinical, medicines optimisation) Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety audits. Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicine use through shared decision-making conversations with patients Provide clinical support services, within scope of practice, to provide care for patients with long term conditions Person Specification Experience Essential Is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines Experience of working in a primary care environment Good clinical system IT knowledge (EMIS, Ardens, Eclipse) Desirable Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from, an approved training pathway. (E.g. Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)) Person Specification Experience Essential Is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines Experience of working in a primary care environment Good clinical system IT knowledge (EMIS, Ardens, Eclipse) Desirable Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from, an approved training pathway. (E.g. Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)) 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 James Cochrane Practice Address Helme Chase Surgery Burton Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7HR Employer's website https://www.jamescochranepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)