We are looking to recruit amotivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our Care Home Team,supporting medicines optimisation across care homes within the Worcester CityPrimary Care Network.
This is an exciting opportunityto work at the heart of integrated care, improving the safety, quality andeffectiveness of medicines use for care home residents. You will work closelywith GPs, pharmacists, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team toensure residents receive the right medicines, at the right time, in the safestway possible.
The role offers variety, autonomyand strong professional support, with a clear focus on medicines safety,governance and resident-centred care. You will play a key role in reducingmedicines-related risk, supporting safe systems within care homes, and contributingto improved outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.
We welcome applications from registered PharmacyTechnicians who are passionate about improving care for older people, enjoycollaborative working, and are keen to develop their skills within a supportivePCN environment
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support medicines optimisation for residents living in care homes across the PCN. Key duties include working with care homes, GP practices and pharmacists to support safe prescribing systems, medicines reconciliation for new residents and following hospital discharge, and synchronisation of medicines to reduce waste and risk.
You will assist with medicines reviews, support audits and quality improvement activity related to medicines safety, and help implement national and local prescribing guidance within care home settings. The role involves liaising closely with care home staff to resolve medicines-related queries, improve administration processes and support best practice.
You will also contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, support structured medication reviews where appropriate, and help identify and escalate clinical or governance concerns to the supervising pharmacist. Accurate record-keeping, use of GP clinical systems, and effective communication with patients, carers and professionals are essential elements of the role.
About us
About Vertis Health -
We are a federation of GP surgeries and PCNs in Worcestershire, serving over 600,000 NHS patients through a variety of local services. Our community of GPs are our stakeholders, meaning we are powered by the community we have created - and our goal is to find ways to make it easier for them to spend less time and money on administrative workload, and more time with their patients.
Our GP surgeries remain independent, while keeping the benefits of being part of a larger organisation - and we exist to protect the interests of our members through advocacy, business support, and revenue generation.
We are ambitious about growth in our network - and so, our diversified services help our PCNs to reinvest in vital local healthcare initiatives.
At Vertis Health we want to build a diverse workplace, and so we encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All Vertis employees and contractors are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Website -https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To support the Primary Care Network in maximising clinical outcomes for care home residents through safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation. The post holder will play a key role in improving medicines safety, governance and quality of prescribing within care homes, working closely with GPs, pharmacists, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The role supports delivery of the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) contract and contributes to improved patient safety, reduced medicines waste and better use of NHS resources.
Key Responsibilities
Care Home Medicines Optimisation
* Support medicines reconciliation for care home residents, including new admissions and following hospital discharge.
* Work with care homes and GP practices to synchronise medicines and improve ordering, administration and storage processes.
* Support medication reviews for care home residents in collaboration with pharmacists and GPs.
* Identify, resolve and escalate medicines-related issues affecting resident safety.
* Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives within care homes.
Clinical Support
* Undertake patient-facing and care-homefacing activity to support effective use of medicines.
* Provide advice to care home staff on medicines queries within scope of practice.
* Support audits, quality improvement work and implementation of national and local prescribing guidance.
* Assist with structured medication reviews where appropriate under supervision
Technical and Administrative Responsibilities
* Support efficient prescribing systems, including repeat prescribing and medicines ordering processes.
* Use GP clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web) to maintain accurate, contemporaneous records.
* Support reduction of medicines waste and promote cost-effective prescribing.
* Contribute to audits, reporting and data collection related to care home medicines safety.
Communication and Team Working
* Work collaboratively with care home staff, GPs, pharmacists, community pharmacy teams and other professionals.
* Communicate effectively with residents, families and carers where appropriate.
* Escalate clinical, safeguarding or governance concerns promptly.
Governance, Quality and Safety
* Work within clinical governance frameworks at all times.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
* Support incident reporting, learning and quality improvement activity.
* Adhere to infection prevention, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
Professional Development
* Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Undertake continuing professional development in line with role requirements.
* Participate in appraisal, supervision and training activities.
Equality and Diversity
Vertis Health is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and promote a working environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
Additional Information
This job description may be reviewed and amended in line with service needs. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working as a qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician.
* Experience maintaining accurate medicines-related or clinical records.
* Experience working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
* Experience supporting medicines reconciliation, particularly post-hospital discharge.
* Experience managing or supporting repeat prescribing or medicines administration processes.
* Experience working in primary care and/or care home settings
* Experience working with older people or frail patients
* Experience supporting medicines optimisation activities
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
* Evidence of continued professional development relevant to pharmacy technician practice
* Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent)
* Additional training related to medicines optimisation, primary care or care homes
Skills and Abilities
* Sound understanding of medicines safety, governance and error prevention.
* Good understanding of medicines management processes, including repeat prescribing and administration systems.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including with non-clinical staff.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Confident use of IT systems and digital records.
* Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and safeguarding.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web)
* Experience supporting audits, service development or quality improvement
* Knowledge of medicines optimisation principles in care home settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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