Job summary
The North LiverpoolPrimary Care Network would like to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to complementour current Pharmacy Team.
Main duties of the job
Description
We areseeking a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team in NorthLiverpool PCN. As a Network Technician, you will play a crucial role inensuring the safe and effective use of medications, providing pharmaceuticalcare and expertise to patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionalsto deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This isa great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team that prioritises patientwell-being and teamwork.
About us
North Liverpool is the largest PCN in Liverpool with 20 practices and a weighted population size of approximately 150,000 patients. We have a large pharmacy team consisting of 14 pharmacists and 9 technicians. We offer supportive induction training to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective member of the team. We also offer training and education to support you to develop further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
Collaboratewith pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implementpersonalised medication therapy plans.
Resolvemedication related problems for patients and support medication management andcounselling
Managepatient profiles, including medication history, allergies, and currentprescriptions
Providepatient education on medication use, potential side effects, and druginteractions.
Assist inquality improvement initiatives, including medication error prevention
Conductmedication reconciliation and identify discrepancies to ensure accurate andup to date medication lists.
Participatein multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care and optimise treatmentoutcomes.
Stay upto date with current literature and guidelines to provide evidence basedpharmaceutical care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
2. BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services
3. Accredited Checking Technician
4. 2 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy
5. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
6. Clear, polite telephone manner
7. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and case management systems
8. Knowledge of the principles of medication optimisation
9. Good pharmacy knowledge including terminology
10. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improvement of prescribing
11. Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
12. Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services
13. Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
14. High levels of analytical literacy skills
15. Organised with good time management
16. Ability to follow policy and procedure
17. Personal Qualities
18. Polite and confident
19. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
20. Flexible and cooperative
21. Displays self-confidence and self-awareness, especially in dealing with staff and patients
22. High levels of integrity and loyalty
23. Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information in situations where there may be barriers to understanding both to patients, their families /carers and other professionals
24. Ability to work under pressure
25. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
26. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
27. Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)
28. Primary care experience
29. EMIS user skills
30. Experience of medicines reconciliation
31. Understanding of community pharmacy systems
32. Ability to develop and implement policy and procedure to sustain a quality service
33. Understanding of QOF