PCN Pharmacy Technician

An exciting opportunity for a forward thinking motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join the expanding team of Clinical Pharmacists working within our Synergy PCN in Uxbridge.
The successful candidate will work across a number of practices developing this new and exciting role closely supported by the GPs, Our Clinical pharmacist managers, our existing Clinical Pharmacists and the wider clinical team.
The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines through various aspects of the role
The role will suit a forward-thinking, innovative and enthusiastic clinical pharmacy technician who is able to work collaboratively across the team.If you are adaptable, self-motivated and organised, possessing the necessary qualities and skills for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.
Applicants on the pre-registration Technician pathway due to qualify are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job To undertake medicinesreconciliation
To support the achievement ofthe practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Practices tocontribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols
To provide advice to GPs, staffand patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement ofprescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To participate in clinicalaudits.
To assist in the appropriatemonitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with themedicines management team at the CCG.
To prepare evidence basedresources
To support the Practices toprovide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness;and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To take a proactive approach tothe safe handling of prescriptions
To respond to medication queriesfrom patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriateGP in accordance with practice protocols.
About us The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with GeneralPractice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdonto deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole ofLondon. We are a not for profit community interest company. TheConfederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs andNeighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinicalservices ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice.We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into thewider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent,innovative and transformational.
The Confederation determines to develop as an attractiveplace to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order toattract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision.
Our Values:
We work together to make a difference for patients
We care enough to go the extra mile
We support, trust, and empower
We sincerely value each other
We support Primary Care to own its destiny
Job responsibilities Primary Responsibilities

• To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
  
• To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
  
• Working with the Practices to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
  
• To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
  
• To participate in clinical audits.
  
• To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the CCG.
  
• To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
  
• To support the Practices to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
  
• To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
  
• To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
  
• To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.
  
• Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines.
  Responsibility for administration
  Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list:
  
• Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate.
  
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
  
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers.
  
• Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture.
  
• Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team.
  
• Any other duties commensurate with this position.
  Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the Partners / Practice Managers dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.
  Patient services
  
• To provide medication review services to patients in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.
  
• Assist Partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.
  
• To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
  
• To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.
  Communication
  The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
  
• Communicate effectively with other team members.
  
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
  
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
  Health & Safety:
  The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.
  This will include:
  -Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
  
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
  
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
  
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
  
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
  
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
  Person Specification Qualifications Registered with the GPhC
  BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
  Evidence of CPD
  Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
  Experience Recent/ previous experience within comparable role in General Practice (hospital / community)
  Previous experience working within a patient facing role
  Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  Good organisational skills
  Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
  Ability to work as part of a team
  Time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
  Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  £30,000 to £38,000 a yearDependent on Experience
  
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