NhsJobs Swindon

Main duties of the job

Prescribing & Medicines Optimisation

• Lead improvements in prescribing to ensure safe, cost-effective best practice that enhances patient care.

• Conduct medication switches in line with practice and ICB protocols, reviewing and updating patient records and informing patients accordingly.

• Promote and implement electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering.

• Manage shared care protocols and escalate complex cases to Clinical Pharmacists.

• Optimise dosages and synchronise medications during patient record reviews.

• Minimise clinical risk and reduce medicine waste through better prescribing processes.

• Assist in implementing national prescribing policies, QIPP initiatives, QOF targets, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

• Support the Medicines Optimisation strategy of the ICB and PCN.

• Maintain relevant databases and reporting systems for prescribing data, medicines optimisation, and outcomes.

• Complete audits around patient safety and cost-effective prescribing and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the PCN Clinical Pharmacist to deliver the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice (CPGP) model.

• Liaise with ICB Medicines Optimisation team, community, and hospital pharmacy colleagues.

• Participate in practice meetings, patient participation groups, and stakeholder engagements to promote pharmacy technician contributions.

• Support the development and review of practice policies in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements.

• Support GP practices in containing prescribing expenditure and propose cost-saving changes where necessary.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the effectiveness of PCN-wide service delivery.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Use GP clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne) to conduct and report on prescribing audits.

• Maintain and utilise relevant information systems and databases for medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes.

• Report key performance indicators to demonstrate value in line with NICE guidance.

• Respond to MHRA drug alerts, advising practices on medication changes where appropriate.

Professional Development & Supervision

• Engage in ongoing learning and development to maintain required knowledge and skills, including annual performance reviews and continuous personal/professional development.

• Demonstrate new skills and procedures to others as required.

• Receive clinical supervision and day-to-day support from a named individual within the PCN.

• Manage own time, workload, and resources effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.

Governance, Quality and Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidelines, and Confidentiality Code of Conduct.

• Undertake clinical audits and share outcomes to support quality improvement.

• Maintain appropriate safeguarding knowledge and comply with organisational safeguarding policies and practices.

• Report any infection prevention and control issues to the relevant lead.

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

• Behave in a non-judgemental, respectful, and inclusive manner that upholds dignity and individual values.

• Support a culture that recognises and promotes diversity and fairness.

Other Duties

• Carry out other relevant duties within the scope of the post as service needs evolve.

• Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

• The post holder will have, or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post and be aware of and comply with the organisations safeguarding protection policies and procedures.

• Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

Main duties of the job

Prescribing & Medicines Optimisation

• Lead improvements in prescribing to ensure safe, cost-effective best practice that enhances patient care.

• Conduct medication switches in line with practice and ICB protocols, reviewing and updating patient records and informing patients accordingly.

• Promote and implement electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering.

• Manage shared care protocols and escalate complex cases to Clinical Pharmacists.

• Optimise dosages and synchronise medications during patient record reviews.

• Minimise clinical risk and reduce medicine waste through better prescribing processes.

• Assist in implementing national prescribing policies, QIPP initiatives, QOF targets, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

• Support the Medicines Optimisation strategy of the ICB and PCN.

• Maintain relevant databases and reporting systems for prescribing data, medicines optimisation, and outcomes.

• Complete audits around patient safety and cost-effective prescribing and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the PCN Clinical Pharmacist to deliver the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice (CPGP) model.

• Liaise with ICB Medicines Optimisation team, community, and hospital pharmacy colleagues.

• Participate in practice meetings, patient participation groups, and stakeholder engagements to promote pharmacy technician contributions.

• Support the development and review of practice policies in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements.

• Support GP practices in containing prescribing expenditure and propose cost-saving changes where necessary.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the effectiveness of PCN-wide service delivery.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Use GP clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne) to conduct and report on prescribing audits.

• Maintain and utilise relevant information systems and databases for medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes.

• Report key performance indicators to demonstrate value in line with NICE guidance.

• Respond to MHRA drug alerts, advising practices on medication changes where appropriate.

Professional Development & Supervision

• Engage in ongoing learning and development to maintain required knowledge and skills, including annual performance reviews and continuous personal/professional development.

• Demonstrate new skills and procedures to others as required.

• Receive clinical supervision and day-to-day support from a named individual within the PCN.

• Manage own time, workload, and resources effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.

Governance, Quality and Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidelines, and Confidentiality Code of Conduct.

• Undertake clinical audits and share outcomes to support quality improvement.

• Maintain appropriate safeguarding knowledge and comply with organisational safeguarding policies and practices.

• Report any infection prevention and control issues to the relevant lead.

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

• Behave in a non-judgemental, respectful, and inclusive manner that upholds dignity and individual values.

• Support a culture that recognises and promotes diversity and fairness.

Other Duties

• Carry out other relevant duties within the scope of the post as service needs evolve.

• Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at North Wilts Border PCN Ltd Company is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Swindon 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 Swindon?

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