We are seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our well-established, multi-disciplinary team at Railway Medical Group. In this PCN role, you will work within our team of Pharmacy Technicians, Clinical Pharmacists, and alongside the broader practice staff.
Your contributions will be instrumental in implementing our integrated prescribing support model and shaping the ways we provide care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Patient Support and Education
Support Quality Targets
Enhance Repeat Prescribing Systems
Staff Training and Development
Stakeholder Collaboration
Conduct Audits and Resource Preparation
Medication Review Support
Respond to Medication Queries
Medication Sourcing and Management
Claims Assistance
Process Improvement
Educational Materials and Awareness Initiatives
About us
Railway Medical Group is a key healthcare provider in Blyth, Southeast Northumberland, serving over 27,300 patients across a diverse community. Our broad patient base offers rich opportunities for learning and specialising in various areas of medicine.
Our team is made up of a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical professionals who work together to provide holistic patient care. We are proud to include Paramedics, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, CPNs, ANPs, Care Navigators, Social Prescribers, Orthopaedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and GPs, all supported by a dedicated administrative and management team. Together, we are committed to placing patients at the centre of everything we do.
What We Offer:
* A commitment to education and development as a teaching and learning practice
* A comprehensive Induction Program, offering time in each department to understand our team and workflow
* A strong focus on promoting and supporting health and wellbeing within the practice
* A positive workplace culture grounded in core values and supportive behaviours
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Joining Railway Medical Group means becoming part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Job responsibilities
Lead Medicines Reconciliation: Oversee medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and update patient medical records and prescriptions as needed.
Patient Support and Education: Provide clear information to patients regarding medications and prescription changes, coordinating with other healthcare professionals for additional support when necessary.
Support Quality Targets: Contribute to meeting the practice's Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) prescribing targets and Local Enhanced Services, as applicable.
Enhance Repeat Prescribing Systems: Collaborate with practice pharmacists and admin managers to review and improve repeat prescribing protocols and standard operating procedures, aiming to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Staff Training and Development: Deliver training for administrative staff to strengthen coordination and promote effective medicines management.
Advise on Prescribing Improvements: Offer guidance to GPs, staff, and patients on prescribing changes, focusing on enhancing prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain communication with community and hospital pharmacy teams and other pharmacy stakeholders.
Conduct Audits and Resource Preparation: Undertake medication and safety audits, and prepare evidence-based materials to support the adoption of cost-effective, rational prescribing.
Medication Review Support: Assist Practice-Based Clinical Pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, preparing patient information, promoting medicine awareness, and, when appropriate, conducting community visits.
Safe Prescription Handling: Proactively manage prescription handling with a focus on risk assessment and recommendations for improvement.
Respond to Medication Queries: Address medication-related questions from patients and staff professionally, referring to the appropriate GP following practice protocols.
Medication Sourcing and Management: Provide advice on sourcing and safely managing medications within the practice.
Claims Assistance: Support the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as needed.
Process Improvement: Help plan and implement new procedures to optimise prescribing quality within the practice.
Patient Outreach: Present at patient group meetings and similar events to provide guidance on the correct use of medications.
Educational Materials and Awareness Initiatives: Create patient information leaflets and posters, and lead medicine awareness projects throughout the year.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
* Professional registration with GPhC; completed or willing to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway; evidence of continued professional development
* Experience working as a qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
* Knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice, and Primary Care Prescribing
* Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office and GP Clinical Systems
* Experience working with EMIS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to assess for any previous criminal convictions.
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