The purpose of the role is to work within a team of Prescription Clerks in the Pharmacy Hub located at Brooklea Health Centre. You will support the Pharmacy team and GPs in managing patient repeat prescriptions for the five practices within Connexus Primary Care Network (PCN).
Main duties of the job
Process repeat prescriptions daily, ensuring compliance with the prescription hub protocols.
About us
Connexus PCN brings together five GP Practices serving 50,000 patients in South Bristol. The PCN is based in the BNSSG area and employs a team responsible for delivering various healthcare services under NHS England contracts.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and tasks
* Support the PCN Prescription Hub.
* Full training will be provided; previous experience as a Prescriptions Clerk is not essential.
* Process repeat prescriptions daily, ensuring protocol compliance.
* Perform regular searches on drugs requiring monitoring to minimize adverse effects.
* Ensure all current medications have relevant, current authorizations.
* Promote cost-effective prescribing by switching to generic drugs when appropriate and encouraging use of local formulary medications.
* Handle prescription queries from healthcare professionals and practice staff.
* Manage medication changes from hospital letters, updating records accordingly.
* Respond to drug alerts and perform necessary actions.
* Add new patient medications, liaising with GPs and patients as needed.
* Coordinate with pharmacies regarding prescriptions and medication supplies.
* Act as the first point of contact for email and telephone inquiries.
* Support audits to improve patient outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* See Attachment
Experience
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary: £23,500 to £25,500 per year, depending on experience (Pro Rata).
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