We are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team at Ide Lane Surgery.
As a pharmacy technician within a GP surgery you will work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste, and maximising patient outcomes.
Working under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice-based prescribing and effective administration to support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
We are looking for someone to work Tuesday-Friday, 8 hours per day.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
* Contributing to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services.
* Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions.
* Responding to patients' questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the pharmacist.
* Participating in patient reviews and updating patient records.
* Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions.
* Participating in medication audits.
* Providing advice and information to GPs, staff, and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients.
* Taking responsibility for contributing to all aspects of the day-to-day management of the working environment including communication, data accuracy and management, keeping practice areas tidy, and helping to achieve a supportive, positive culture across the practice team.
* To support and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.
* To respect and protect patient confidentiality and information.
* Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements.
About us
Benefits: We are located on the edge of Exeter, Devon, and we have free on-site parking. We are a friendly, supportive team in a purpose-built GP surgery with lovely gardens to sit out in. We offer 5 weeks annual leave. We also give you the day off on your birthday! You will also be opted into the generous NHS pension scheme.
In addition, as a pharmacy technician you need to be:
* Responsible, accurate, and methodical.
* Able to pay close attention to detail.
* Ready to refer to the pharmacist when necessary.
* Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines.
* Able to read and follow instructions.
* Interested in people's health.
* Able to explain clearly to members of the public.
* Able to demonstrate excellent organisational, science, and manual dexterity skills.
Person Specification
Experience
* Professional registration with GPhC.
* Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology.
* Computer literate (MS office packages).
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to adjust to suit the audience.
* Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Experience of working in Primary Care.
* Experience of using SystmOne.
Qualifications
* BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences.
* Be on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
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