Job summary We are seeking to recruit 32 hours of enthusiastic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Assistant(s) to join our growing practice Pharmacy team which consists of: 2 Clinical Pharmacists 2 Pharmacy Technicians 1 Chronic Disease / Diabetes Specialist Pharmacist Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist Pre-registration Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians This post could be either 1x 32-hour role, or x2 16-hour roles. Flexible for the right candidate(s). If you are an experienced Dispenser, ACT or SATO looking to move into General Practice we would love to hear from you. We are also keen to hear from previously registered Pharmacy Technicians, who are interested in rejoining the GPhC register (pay would be negotiable upon re-entry to the register). The Pharmacy Assistant will play an integral role, complementing our pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other members of the practice multi-disciplinary team including our Hospital and Community Pharmacy colleagues. While Pharmacy Assistants do not prescribe nor make clinical decisions, they do work under supervision to ensure the effective and efficient use of medicines. In the practice, their core responsibilities cover clinical, technical, and administrative roles. The purpose of the role is to maximise safe, cost-effective, prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. Main duties of the job PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE ROLE AND DUTIES Supporting medicines reconciliation for patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings linking with local community pharmacists. Review clinical correspondence to carryout medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge or outpatient appointment review. Perform medicines improvement work to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing under the supervision of the GPs and Pharmacists. Provide support for medicines optimisation systems across the practice, supporting the practice with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing electronic prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines. 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 Review requests for medicines that are not on repeat prescription and issue within the protocol as agreed by the practice. Assist with medication safety monitoring i.e., high risk drugs, DMARDS, MHRA alerts etc. Monitor practice prescribing and adherence to practice, local and national prescribing policies. About us Topsham Surgery is a friendly and forward-thinking practice. We are made up of 2 sites, one in Topsham and a branch site at Countess Wear. The 2 sites are spacious with a variety of consulting and administration rooms with a pharmacy based at the Glasshouse site. We care for over 11,900 patients across a large practice boundary from Middlemoor and St Leonards to Lympstone in the South and Aylesbeare in the East. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13 to £14 an hour epending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number A1893-25-0000 Job locations Holman Way Topsham Exeter EX3 0EN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and personal specification for this role. If you would like to find out more about the role, or to arrange an informal visit, please get in touch via email. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and personal specification for this role. If you would like to find out more about the role, or to arrange an informal visit, please get in touch via email. Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Good understanding of general medications Effective time management and prioritisation skills Demonstrate accountability, emotional resilience and work well in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to work across both practice sites Computer literate Desirable Knowledge of discharge Medicines Reconciliation processes Experience Essential A minimum of 3 years experience working in Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy or General Practice in a similar role Confident when dealing with patients and excellent communication skills Qualifications Essential GCSE NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Service Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Good understanding of general medications Effective time management and prioritisation skills Demonstrate accountability, emotional resilience and work well in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to work across both practice sites Computer literate Desirable Knowledge of discharge Medicines Reconciliation processes Experience Essential A minimum of 3 years experience working in Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy or General Practice in a similar role Confident when dealing with patients and excellent communication skills Qualifications Essential GCSE NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Service 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. Employer details Employer name Topsham Surgery Address Holman Way Topsham Exeter EX3 0EN Employer's website https://www.topshamsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)