Job summary
We are seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our busy GP surgery team in the centre of Ely in providing excellent pharmaceutical services. Ideally we are seeking a full-time candidate but will consider part-time hours for the right person if appropriate. Supervision, oversight and support will be offered from a Clinical Pharmacist, and training will be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
You will have an enthusiasm for patient safety, service development, personal development, and are likely to have experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting.
Good communication and IT skills will be vital, and you will be qualified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
Key tasks include:
1. Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
2. Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
3. Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
4. Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
About us
We are based in our lovely, newly redeveloped premises in central Ely which was completed in the summer of 2023. We are a team of 3 Partners, 6 salaried GPs, 3 ANP/ACPs, 1 Clinical Nurse Manager, 12 Practice Nurses, 7 HCAs, supported by experienced Practice, Assistant Practice and IT managers alongside an excellent dispensary, referrals and patient services teams who recognise the pressures of the clinical team and work hard to support them.
We are very fortunate to have our PCN staff working with us and these include a physio, clinical pharmacists, medical technician, social prescriber, health and well-being coaches and a drug and alcohol support worker.
It is important to us as a Practice that we work in a supportive environment where we balance the need of providing excellent patient care with the wellbeing of our team.
If this sounds interesting then we would love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
5. The role will involve working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs, GPs and other Practice staff to support safe, effective and efficient prescribing within the Practices. Regular tasks include:
6. Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
7. Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
8. Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
9. Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
10. - Managing patient medication.
11. - Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately.
Desirable
12. - More than three years experience working within Primary Care.
13. - Using the SystmOne clinical system.
Essential Criteria
Essential
14. - Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
15. - Satisfactory employment references.
Qualifications
Essential
16. - GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade C or above.
17. - Appropriately qualified and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)