Description
Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is an innovative programme aimed at transforming care delivery to achieve person-centred, coordinated services across Practices.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be a vital member of the PCN multidisciplinary team, working under supervision to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Pharmacy Technicians support Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians by following agreed prescribing protocols.
- Processing repeat prescriptions, converting acute to repeat items, managing medication reviews, and reconciling medicines post-discharge.
- Assisting with structured medication reviews, shared care protocols, and audits.
- Engaging in patient consultations, resolving prescribing queries, maintaining team communication, and supporting medicines-related projects.
Technical and Administrative
- Maintaining accurate medication records and supporting pharmacists in analysing prescribing trends per NICE and local guidance.
- Aiding medicines optimisation, reducing waste, promoting EPS and eRD, and training staff in safe medicine handling.
- Attending local meetings, supporting reception teams, and fostering collaboration across care settings.
Job Specific Responsibilities - Clinical
- Working with Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures.
- Processing repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines.
- Supporting medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post discharge.
- Undertaking patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use.
- Supporting the Clinicians and Clinical Pharmacists in Structure Medication Reviews.
Person Specification
- Previous experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent qualification).
Benefits
- Salary: £15 to £18 an hour
- Permanent, full-time position