NhsJobs Durham

The following are the core responsibilities of

the Pharmacy Technician in delivering health services:

a.

Support

medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients

b.

Support

initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate

antibiotic prescribing

c.

Assist

in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

d.

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

e.

Work

with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation,

including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing

wastage

f.

Support

practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription

requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more

clinically complex request

g.

Support

medicines optimisation systems with a range of services to get the best value

from medicines by encouraging and implementing electronic prescriptions, safe

repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk

medicines

h.

Provide

training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines,

including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service

i.

Develop

relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the

multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across

health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary

care, and mental health

j.

Be

aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere

to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

k.

Handle

prescription queries and requests directly

l.

Be

an integral part of the general practice team

m. Demonstrate initiative

and be creative in finding solutions to problems

n.

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

o.

Support

in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

p.

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

q.

Undertake

all mandatory training and induction programmes

r.

Contribute

to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

s.

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

t.

Contribute

to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u.

Maintain

a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

There

may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Job description

The following are the core responsibilities of

the Pharmacy Technician in delivering health services:

a.

Support

medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients

b.

Support

initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate

antibiotic prescribing

c.

Assist

in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

d.

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

e.

Work

with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation,

including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing

wastage

f.

Support

practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription

requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more

clinically complex request

g.

Support

medicines optimisation systems with a range of services to get the best value

from medicines by encouraging and implementing electronic prescriptions, safe

repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk

medicines

h.

Provide

training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines,

including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service

i.

Develop

relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the

multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across

health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary

care, and mental health

j.

Be

aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere

to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

k.

Handle

prescription queries and requests directly

l.

Be

an integral part of the general practice team

m. Demonstrate initiative

and be creative in finding solutions to problems

n.

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

o.

Support

in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

p.

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

q.

Undertake

all mandatory training and induction programmes

r.

Contribute

to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

s.

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

t.

Contribute

to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u.

Maintain

a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

There

may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Claypath and University Medical Practice is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Durham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Claypath and University Medical Practice have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Claypath and University Medical Practice across the UK. Browse all Claypath and University Medical Practice roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Durham?

PharmSee is currently tracking 7 active pharmacy vacancies in Durham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Durham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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