NhsJobs St Austell

Job Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care Network team to improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of medicines optimisation and prescribing processes.

Working under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacists and within the scope of professional practice, the post holder will support medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, repeat prescribing systems, medicines safety initiatives, prescribing audits, care home medicines management and patient support activities. The role aims to enhance patient outcomes, reduce medicines-related harm and improve the efficiency of general practice services.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the PCN.

• Undertake medication reviews within agreed protocols and competence.

• Identify patients requiring medication review and assist in managing prescribing priorities.

• Promote cost-effective prescribing in line with local and national guidelines.

• Support deprescribing initiatives and structured medication review programmes.

Medicines Reconciliation

• Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital, outpatient appointments and other care settings.

• Ensure timely updating of clinical records.

• Resolve medication discrepancies through liaison with healthcare professionals.

• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the supervising Clinical Pharmacist or GP.

Repeat Prescribing Management

• Manage and improve repeat prescribing systems.

• Process prescription requests within agreed protocols

• Identify and address issues relating to medication synchronisation and prescription ordering.

• Support patients to use repeat prescribing services effectively.

Medicines Safety

• Support implementation of national medicines safety guidance, MHRA alerts and local safety initiatives.

• Participate in prescribing safety audits and quality improvement programmes.

• Assist with monitoring of high-risk medicines and medicines requiring regular review.

• Contribute to reducing prescribing errors and medication-related incidents.

Care Home Support

• Support medicines management in care homes served by the PCN.

• Assist with medication audits, stock reviews and medicines-related queries.

• Work collaboratively with care home staff to improve medicines safety and patient outcomes.

Patient Care

• Provide advice and support to patients regarding medicines use and adherence within competence.

• Respond to routine medication queries from patients and carers.

• Promote self-care and shared decision-making regarding medicines.

• Signpost patients appropriately when issues fall outside own scope of practice.

Clinical Systems and Data Quality

• Ensure accurate documentation of medicines-related interventions.

• Maintain high standards of clinical coding and record keeping.

• Use GP clinical systems to identify patients for review and support population health initiatives.

• Contribute to data collection and reporting requirements.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, nurses, social prescribers and wider healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings where appropriate.

• Support the development of integrated medicines optimisation services across the PCN.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Work within the standards of conduct, ethics and performance for pharmacy professionals.

• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.

• Participate in appraisal, training and supervision arrangements

• Adhere to all NHS, PCN and practice policies including safeguarding, information governance & confidentiality

Job description

Job Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care Network team to improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of medicines optimisation and prescribing processes.

Working under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacists and within the scope of professional practice, the post holder will support medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, repeat prescribing systems, medicines safety initiatives, prescribing audits, care home medicines management and patient support activities. The role aims to enhance patient outcomes, reduce medicines-related harm and improve the efficiency of general practice services.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the PCN.

• Undertake medication reviews within agreed protocols and competence.

• Identify patients requiring medication review and assist in managing prescribing priorities.

• Promote cost-effective prescribing in line with local and national guidelines.

• Support deprescribing initiatives and structured medication review programmes.

Medicines Reconciliation

• Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital, outpatient appointments and other care settings.

• Ensure timely updating of clinical records.

• Resolve medication discrepancies through liaison with healthcare professionals.

• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the supervising Clinical Pharmacist or GP.

Repeat Prescribing Management

• Manage and improve repeat prescribing systems.

• Process prescription requests within agreed protocols

• Identify and address issues relating to medication synchronisation and prescription ordering.

• Support patients to use repeat prescribing services effectively.

Medicines Safety

• Support implementation of national medicines safety guidance, MHRA alerts and local safety initiatives.

• Participate in prescribing safety audits and quality improvement programmes.

• Assist with monitoring of high-risk medicines and medicines requiring regular review.

• Contribute to reducing prescribing errors and medication-related incidents.

Care Home Support

• Support medicines management in care homes served by the PCN.

• Assist with medication audits, stock reviews and medicines-related queries.

• Work collaboratively with care home staff to improve medicines safety and patient outcomes.

Patient Care

• Provide advice and support to patients regarding medicines use and adherence within competence.

• Respond to routine medication queries from patients and carers.

• Promote self-care and shared decision-making regarding medicines.

• Signpost patients appropriately when issues fall outside own scope of practice.

Clinical Systems and Data Quality

• Ensure accurate documentation of medicines-related interventions.

• Maintain high standards of clinical coding and record keeping.

• Use GP clinical systems to identify patients for review and support population health initiatives.

• Contribute to data collection and reporting requirements.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, nurses, social prescribers and wider healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings where appropriate.

• Support the development of integrated medicines optimisation services across the PCN.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Work within the standards of conduct, ethics and performance for pharmacy professionals.

• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.

• Participate in appraisal, training and supervision arrangements

• Adhere to all NHS, PCN and practice policies including safeguarding, information governance & confidentiality

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in St Austell?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at St Austell Healthcare is £31000.00 to £37500.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in St Austell varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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