Job summary The Pharmacy Technician (PT) occupies an important role to assist patients, doctors and administrative staff in providing an efficient, effective and safe prescribing system. This is facilitated in a number of different ways. As the PT is a non-prescriber, all prescription issue responsibility resides with the prescriber (usually a GP) who signs a particular prescription. The PT is to be supported by the GP Prescribing Lead. Main duties of the job The PT will review clinic letters and hospital discharge summaries for changes to medication, either new medication added, or medication discontinued. It is also expected that any monitoring requirements arising from a secondary care letter will be noted. A number of medications have shared-care protocols outlining monitoring requirements, any new shared-care arrangement should be agreed by a GP familiar with the shared care protocol. Read codes are often used to add a patient to a particular monitoring register. Monitor Medication Review Date's CAS Alerts The PT will be responsible for actioning alerts from the MHRA or other relevant bodies and updating the excel sheet located on the L DRIVE. Total Triage The PT will be assisting the GPs on call with any medication-related queries on the day. Training The PT would need to be happy to enrol on the the CPPE pharmacy education pathway or have already completed this. About us Firth Park is an inner-city practice, serving the local community of the S4 & S5 area. Our Mission statement is to offer high-quality equitable sustainable community-based healthcare. Firth Park Surgery cares for over 10,000 patients, with a rich global cultural heritage. This is supported by an interpreter team and our bilingual staff. Both formal and informal communication is an important part of the way our practice runs. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care and supporting trainee student from all disciplines. The practice has a long history of supporting staff development and facilitating professional aspirations. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £15 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0358-25-0000 Job locations 400 Firth Park Road Firth Park Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 6HH Job description Job responsibilities The Role of the Pharmacy Technician at Firth Park Surgery needs to be registered with the GPHC. Experience of working in primary care and EMIS are desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate. The Pharmacy Technician (PT) occupies an important role to assist patients, doctors and administrative staff in providing an efficient, effective and safe prescribing system. This is facilitated in a number of different ways. Please note the hours for this role are negotiable. Job description Job responsibilities The Role of the Pharmacy Technician at Firth Park Surgery needs to be registered with the GPHC. Experience of working in primary care and EMIS are desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate. The Pharmacy Technician (PT) occupies an important role to assist patients, doctors and administrative staff in providing an efficient, effective and safe prescribing system. This is facilitated in a number of different ways. Please note the hours for this role are negotiable. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified pharmacy technician who would need to be registered with the Gphc Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified pharmacy technician who would need to be registered with the Gphc 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 Firth Park Surgery Address 400 Firth Park Road Firth Park Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 6HH Employer's website https://www.firthparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)