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The

following are the core responsibilities of the 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

Work with the multi-disciplinary team in

accordance with practice policies to improve the safety and quality of

prescribing within the practice

To update and maintain accurate patient

medication records on the practice clinical computer system, including advice

given and action taken

To manage repeat prescription requests,

resolving queries where possible and producing prescriptions for clinical

review and signature

To provide drug alternatives where original products may be out of

stock. When appropriate and within staff competencies

On receipt of discharge summaries or clinic

letters make or check changes made to medicines after authorisation by a GP,

in accordance with practice protocols.

Run reports and carry out audits of

prescribing and implement agreed changes

Contribute to the monitoring of high risk

medicines including DMARDs in accordance with practice protocols and local

shared care protocols

Tidying repeat medication lists including synchronising

durations and removing medications not ordered within a defined period

Support the practice with reviewing repeat

prescribing systems to ensure safe and high quality prescribing

Liaise with community and hospital pharmacies

on the supply of drugs where necessary & give advice to the practice team

and patients

Responsible person(s) on the response to MHRA

drug safety alerts, supported by other members of the clinical team where

necessary

To attend clinical meetings with clinicians to

report any shortages in medication/drug safety alerts and present any

relevant significant events.

Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and

management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

Support the implementation of national prescribing

policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care

settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g.,

use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing

to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient

medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return

processes, and reducing wastage

Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current

legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding

Adults and Safeguarding Children

Participate in clinical audits and research projects and

implements changes as required, including supporting with the development,

and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally

Support 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

Respond to queries from patients, care home

staff and pharmacies regarding medicines, within your competency.

Support and participate in shared learning

across the practice and wider health care community

Keep up to date with Nottinghamshire APC

medicines formulary and local and national prescribing guidelines to advise

GPs and the wider practice team

Comply with legal and professional

requirements, good practice and ensure safe systems of work and prescribing

Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and

prescribing engagement schemes as advised by the practice pharmacist or

Partners

Undertake projects, services and initaitives

to improve the safety, quality and cost effectiveness of prescribing

Work with the ICB medicines management team to

improve the quality and safety of prescribing

Use data and tools to analyse and review

prescribing patterns within the practice as required by the PCN Pharmacists

or Partners.

Supporting care home Multi-disciplinary

meetings for our allocated care homes with the GP and care home staff

Issue prescriptions for HRT in line with

specific parameters provided by GP Partners, following an appropriate review

To attend and occasionally chair meetings with

the Prescription team, including with other Technicians and Prescription

Clerks

To attend PCN learning afternoons when working

hours allow

When new patients join the Practice,

medication is to be added back to repeat prescription. This requires

investigation of notes from previous Practice(s) and checking monitoring

requirements

This job description is a reflection of the

current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather

than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. This post may be subject to variation from

time to time.

Job description

The

following are the core responsibilities of the 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

Work with the multi-disciplinary team in

accordance with practice policies to improve the safety and quality of

prescribing within the practice

To update and maintain accurate patient

medication records on the practice clinical computer system, including advice

given and action taken

To manage repeat prescription requests,

resolving queries where possible and producing prescriptions for clinical

review and signature

To provide drug alternatives where original products may be out of

stock. When appropriate and within staff competencies

On receipt of discharge summaries or clinic

letters make or check changes made to medicines after authorisation by a GP,

in accordance with practice protocols.

Run reports and carry out audits of

prescribing and implement agreed changes

Contribute to the monitoring of high risk

medicines including DMARDs in accordance with practice protocols and local

shared care protocols

Tidying repeat medication lists including synchronising

durations and removing medications not ordered within a defined period

Support the practice with reviewing repeat

prescribing systems to ensure safe and high quality prescribing

Liaise with community and hospital pharmacies

on the supply of drugs where necessary & give advice to the practice team

and patients

Responsible person(s) on the response to MHRA

drug safety alerts, supported by other members of the clinical team where

necessary

To attend clinical meetings with clinicians to

report any shortages in medication/drug safety alerts and present any

relevant significant events.

Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and

management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

Support the implementation of national prescribing

policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care

settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g.,

use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing

to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient

medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return

processes, and reducing wastage

Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current

legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding

Adults and Safeguarding Children

Participate in clinical audits and research projects and

implements changes as required, including supporting with the development,

and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally

Support 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

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

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

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in Nottinghamshire across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Nottinghamshire pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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