Description
Bridgewater PCN is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of a large dynamic team working in a 36,000 patient GP practice based over 4 sites.
The role involves supporting medicines optimisation, medication safety, repeat prescribing systems, and patient care within the practice multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with GPs, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, Physicians Associates, and administrative colleagues to ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across our patient population.
Key responsibilities include:
- Dealing with prescribing queries from patients to support GPs and Practice Pharmacists
- Medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols
- Supporting the achievement of prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets
- Providing advice on changes to prescribing to improve safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Participating in medication audits
- Assisting in the management of prescribing budgets
- Preparing evidence-based resources to support rational cost-effective prescribing
The ideal candidate will have:
- Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or recognised equivalent
- Completion of CPPE in Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to excellent patient care.