Job Posting: Full Time Pharmacy Technician

Posting Date:

11 June 2024Salary:

NegotiableHours:

Full time (37.5 hours per week)Closing Date:

31 October 2024Location:

Middlesbrough, TS3 6ALCompany:

NHS JobsJob Type:

PermanentJob Reference:

A4923-24-0012

OverviewJob Title:

Pharmacy TechnicianReports To:

Senior Clinical PharmacistAccountable To:

PCN Operational ManagerSalary:

Negotiable up to Agenda for Change Band 5

Role PurposeThe Pharmacy Technician will be a crucial part of the Clinical Pharmacy team within General Practice, aimed at enhancing patient care through effective medication management. This role supports the national policy directives, including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View, which emphasize the pivotal role of pharmacy in primary care.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties

Patient Interaction:

Engage in patient-facing roles to ensure the safe and effective use of medications through shared decision-making.

Medication Optimization:

Perform tasks like checking inhaler techniques, supporting medication reviews, and conducting medicines reconciliation.

Support Transitions:

Assist with medication reviews for new care home patients and coordinate medicine synchronization for patient transfers.

Structured Medication Reviews:

Organize necessary monitoring tests and support Clinical Pharmacists in conducting SMRs.

Public Health Contributions:

Offer lifestyle advice, service information, and tackle local health inequalities.

Protocol Management:

Manage shared care protocols and support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Technical and Administrative Support

Process Efficiency:

Ensure efficient medicines optimization processes, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and promotion of Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD).

Training and Support:

Provide training on the legal, safe, and secure handling of medicines.

Collaboration:

Develop relationships with pharmacy professionals and multidisciplinary team members to enhance care integration.

Policy Implementation:

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and assist in delivering on QIPP, QOF, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

Quality Improvement:

Contribute to practice policies for CQC requirements and support quality improvement measures.

General ResponsibilitiesEquality and Diversity

Promote Equality:

Uphold and promote the principles of equality and diversity in all working practices.

Dignity and Respect:

Ensure the privacy, dignity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues are respected.

Professional Development

Continuous Learning:

Participate in training programs and maintain personal and professional development records.

Performance Review:

Engage in annual performance reviews and take responsibility for personal growth.

Quality Assurance

Maintain Standards:

Strive to maintain high-quality standards within the practice.

Team Contribution:

Reflect on team activities and suggest improvements to enhance performance.

Supervision and Support

Clinical Supervision:

Access appropriate clinical supervision and general advice from a named individual within the PCN.

How to ApplyTo apply for this position, please refer to the job reference A4923-24-0012 on the NHS Jobs website. Ensure to submit your application by the closing date, 31 October 2024.

Join our team to contribute to an innovative model of care that emphasizes patient-centered, coordinated care across the community. Your expertise will help patients optimize their medication use, improve health outcomes, and support the efficiency of our healthcare ..... full job details .....