EAST:MK Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join our team. The role is offered on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, between Monday and Saturday, on a rotation basis across the 4 surgeries - Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice, and The Grove Surgery that make up the PCN.
The role will involve developing our prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective, and efficient prescribing within the practice and supporting the reception and admin teams with complex medication queries. Other regular tasks will involve supporting the GP partners on prescribing projects and cost/safety audits and actions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will benefit from this unique opportunity to build up strong working relationships across our organization and will be actively involved in how their role evolves over time.
About us
East:MK PCN covers a total population of around 56,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice, and the Grove Surgery. Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public, and community services to make a significant impact on improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
1. Develop and maintain prescribing systems.
2. Support reception and admin teams with medication queries.
3. Assist GP partners with prescribing projects.
4. Conduct cost and safety audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified and registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
* Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
Experience
* Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the primary care network.
* Highly motivated with energy and enthusiasm.
* The ability to work under pressure and organize workload effectively.
* An enquiring and critical approach to work.
* Caring attitude towards patients.
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, and agencies.
* Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting.
* Confident in analyzing and presenting information to health professionals.
* Experience of implementing and promoting cost-effective strategies.
* Ability to interpret complex clinical information and present it in suitable formats to a variety of audiences.
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.
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