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Purpose of the role

The post

holder is a pharmacy technician and

is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their

professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network (PCN).

This role

will work under the supervision of the clinical pharmacist to ensure the safe,

accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.

They will provide

technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.

The pharmacy technician will support the PCN

and practice clinical team with queries around medication from patients.

The pharmacy technician will complete

audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the

information for sharing with the clinical team.

Key Duties and

Responsibilities

The following

are the core responsibilities of the PCN pharmacy technician. There may be, on

occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon

factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Primary

To

work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to

the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing

standard operating procedures

To

support the clinical pharmacist as the PCN point of contact for all medicines

related matters

To

process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests

to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

To

issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your

competency

To

encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN

To

undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of

care

To

update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each

practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken

To

liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines

are continued following the transfer of care

To

monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy

To

support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations,

telehealth and telemedicine

To

liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing

system for use across all practices

To

support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of

prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against

NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance

To

support the clinical pharmacist in producing a prescribing newsletter or

bulletin on a quarterly basis

To

ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of

vaccines and drugs

To

apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and

national guidelines

To

identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed

with the Clinical Pharmacist.

To

support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on

behalf of the PCN

To

participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and

participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about

through incidents and near-miss events

To

actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

To

undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

To

contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

To

attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a

performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a

regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

To

contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or

direct care

To

maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Secondary

In addition to

the primary responsibilities, the pharmacy technician may be requested to:

a.

Support

delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, CQUIN and other quality or cost

effectiveness initiatives

b.

Undertake

any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,

ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

c.

Duties

may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post

or the level of responsibility.

Health and Safety

The

post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others

health, safety and security and:

Use

personal security systems within the workplace according to practice

guidelines;

Identify

the risks involved in work activities and undertake such activities in a way

that manages those risks;

Make

effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;

Use

appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards;

Report

potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The

post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers

and colleagues and:

Act

in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them

in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current

legislation;

Respect

the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Job description

Purpose of the role

The post

holder is a pharmacy technician and

is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their

professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network (PCN).

This role

will work under the supervision of the clinical pharmacist to ensure the safe,

accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.

They will provide

technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians.

The pharmacy technician will support the PCN

and practice clinical team with queries around medication from patients.

The pharmacy technician will complete

audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the

information for sharing with the clinical team.

Key Duties and

Responsibilities

The following

are the core responsibilities of the PCN pharmacy technician. There may be, on

occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon

factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Primary

To

work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to

the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing

standard operating procedures

To

support the clinical pharmacist as the PCN point of contact for all medicines

related matters

To

process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests

to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

To

issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your

competency

To

encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN

To

undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of

care

To

update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each

practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken

To

liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines

are continued following the transfer of care

To

monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy

To

support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations,

telehealth and telemedicine

To

liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing

system for use across all practices

To

support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of

prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Trafalgar Medical Group Practice is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Portsmouth across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Portsmouth pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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