NhsJobs Manchester

Respond

to medication queries from patients, GPs, nurses, receptionists, and other

healthcare professionals within the post holders expertise in a professional

manner e.g. removing unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring necessary

monitoring has been carried out, arranging compliance aids and investigating

out of stock medicines. The post holder

should refer on to an appropriate clinician where necessary in accordance with

practice protocols.

Support the clinical pharmacist to manage drug

shortage queries and drug recalls.

Liaise

with local community pharmacies and hospitals regarding prescription queries,

helping to ensure a smooth transition from secondary to primary care.

Build

strong working relationships with local community pharmacies and other care providers

to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.

Lead on

medication synchronisation to support patients and community pharmacy to manage

patient medication ordering.

Understand and

apply the protocol for seven or twenty-eight day prescribing when communicating

with community pharmacy to arrange compliance aids.

Build

relationships with care home teams attached to the practice in order to optimise

patient therapy, minimise error and allow for a smooth transition between care

settings.

Undertake

medicine reconciliation from hospital discharge and secondary care clinic

documentation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients

medical records accordingly.

Have a

comprehensive understanding of Repeat Dispensing (eRD) when it is appropriate

to use and how to manage this type of pr

Support the pharmacist and practice team with the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates.

Work with the clinical pharmacist and prescribing co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.

Provide advice to patients and the practice team in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

Become familiar with the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group drug traffic light system for prescribing of high risk drugs and liaise with secondary care specialists to arrange shared care agreements where needed.

Develop and implement computer searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.

Have an understanding of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and work to support the practice to achieve these where possible

Participate in medication audits and support the clinical team on prescribing projects.

To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

To help plan, develop and support the

introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the

quality of prescribing.

Maintain

and develop professional competence and expertise, participate in the appraisal

process and agree objectives and a personal development plan.

Work

autonomously and be capable of prioritising work whilst maintaining accurate

and timely records, escalating when appropriate. Be responsible for own workload to meet set

deadlines.

Undertake

any other duties applicable to the post holders grade as agreed with the post

holders line manager.

Job description

Respond

to medication queries from patients, GPs, nurses, receptionists, and other

healthcare professionals within the post holders expertise in a professional

manner e.g. removing unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring necessary

monitoring has been carried out, arranging compliance aids and investigating

out of stock medicines. The post holder

should refer on to an appropriate clinician where necessary in accordance with

practice protocols.

Support the clinical pharmacist to manage drug

shortage queries and drug recalls.

Liaise

with local community pharmacies and hospitals regarding prescription queries,

helping to ensure a smooth transition from secondary to primary care.

Build

strong working relationships with local community pharmacies and other care providers

to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.

Lead on

medication synchronisation to support patients and community pharmacy to manage

patient medication ordering.

Understand and

apply the protocol for seven or twenty-eight day prescribing when communicating

with community pharmacy to arrange compliance aids.

Build

relationships with care home teams attached to the practice in order to optimise

patient therapy, minimise error and allow for a smooth transition between care

settings.

Undertake

medicine reconciliation from hospital discharge and secondary care clinic

documentation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients

medical records accordingly.

Have a

comprehensive understanding of Repeat Dispensing (eRD) when it is appropriate

to use and how to manage this type of pr

Support the pharmacist and practice team with the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates.

Work with the clinical pharmacist and prescribing co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.

Provide advice to patients and the practice team in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

Become familiar with the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group drug traffic light system for prescribing of high risk drugs and liaise with secondary care specialists to arrange shared care agreements where needed.

Develop and implement computer searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.

Have an understanding of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and work to support the practice to achieve these where possible

Participate in medication audits and support the clinical team on prescribing projects.

To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

To help plan, develop and support the

introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the

quality of prescribing.

Maintain

and develop professional competence and expertise, participate in the appraisal

process and agree objectives and a personal development plan.

Work

autonomously and be capable of prioritising work whilst maintaining accurate

and timely records, escalating when appropriate. Be responsible for own workload to meet set

deadlines.

Undertake

any other duties applicable to the post holders grade as agreed with the post

holders line manager.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Manchester?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at SMGPF Ltd. is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Manchester varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Manchester?

PharmSee is currently tracking 15 active pharmacy vacancies in Manchester across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Manchester pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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