Prescription Clerk (Primary Care)
Connexus PCN · Bristol, BS4 4HU
- Salary
- £24800.00 to £25650.00 p.a.
- Location
- Bristol, BS4 4HU
Prescription Clerk (Primary Care) role at Connexus PCN in Bristol, BS4 4HU. Salary: £24800.00 to £25650.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Key responsibilities and tasks
To support the PCN Prescription Hub
Full training will
be provided for this role and previous experience as a Prescriptions Clerk is
not essential.
Process repeat
prescriptions on a daily basis ensuring compliance with the prescription hub
protocols.
Perform regular
searches on drugs requiring monitoring hence minimising the risk of adverse
effects.
Ensure all current
medication have relevant, current authorisations.
Promote
cost-effective prescribing at the practice through switching drugs to the
generic preparation when appropriate and encouraging the use of local primary
care trust formulary medication choices.
Deal with
prescription queries from a range of healthcare professionals including GPs,
nurses, community pharmacists, nursing home staff as well as
reception/administration staff at the practice.
Deal with medication
changes from all hospital letters, removing old medication, and adding new or
making changes. Add any relevant monitoring diaries.
Perform searches and
act upon drug alerts.
Add new patient
medication. Pass to registered GP for approval highlighting any concerns found,
add relevant diary entries/recall. Liaise with patient via phone call, SMS or
letter. Liaise with patients pharmacy regarding changes, if necessary.
Liaise with
Pharmacies regarding monthly dosette box prescriptions.
Be the first point
of contact to coordinate responses to email/telephone enquiries.
Support the PCN team
in coordinating audits to support improved patient outcomes.
This list of responsibilities is not
exhaustive and is subject to changed based on business needs.
Job description
Key responsibilities and tasks
To support the PCN Prescription Hub
Full training will
be provided for this role and previous experience as a Prescriptions Clerk is
not essential.
Process repeat
prescriptions on a daily basis ensuring compliance with the prescription hub
protocols.
Perform regular
searches on drugs requiring monitoring hence minimising the risk of adverse
effects.
Ensure all current
medication have relevant, current authorisations.
Promote
cost-effective prescribing at the practice through switching drugs to the
generic preparation when appropriate and encouraging the use of local primary
care trust formulary medication choices.
Deal with
prescription queries from a range of healthcare professionals including GPs,
nurses, community pharmacists, nursing home staff as well as
reception/administration staff at the practice.
Deal with medication
changes from all hospital letters, removing old medication, and adding new or
making changes. Add any relevant monitoring diaries.
Perform searches and
act upon drug alerts.
Add new patient
medication. Pass to registered GP for approval highlighting any concerns found,
add relevant diary entries/recall. Liaise with patient via phone call, SMS or
letter. Liaise with patients pharmacy regarding changes, if necessary.
Liaise with
Pharmacies regarding monthly dosette box prescriptions.
Be the first point
of contact to coordinate responses to email/telephone enquiries.
Support the PCN team
in coordinating audits to support improved patient outcomes.
This list of responsibilities is not
exhaustive and is subject to changed based on business needs.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacist role in Bristol
This is a pharmacist vacancy at Connexus PCN, based in Bristol. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Bristol, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
Pharmacist jobs and salary in Bristol
PharmSee is currently tracking 17 active pharmacy vacancies in Bristol across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Bristol's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Bristol?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Connexus PCN is £24800.00 to £25650.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Bristol 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 Bristol?
PharmSee is currently tracking 17 active pharmacy vacancies in Bristol across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Bristol pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.
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