Medicines Management Technician - Burnham And Highbridge

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Management Team based across Burnham Medical Centre and Highbridge Medical Centre.
You will work alongside a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, prescription clerks.
You will assist with medicines reconciliation, support drug monitoring work, and answering medication queries from patients and community pharmacies, as well as supporting the practice with all aspects of medication safety.
You will liaise with GPs, practice staff, community pharmacies and secondary care colleagues, and have direct contact with patients and carers.
You will need to demonstrate the ability to use your initiative, have a positive attitude, a can-do approach towards problem solving, and be a good team player.
Full training will be given.
Please open the job description/person specification for a comprehensive overview of the role.Full time and part time hours available, working patterns to be discussed at interview.Rate of pay is £ - £ depending on experience with a NHS or NEST pension offered.
For more information, please contact Denise Shire, Hub Manager for Burnham & Highbridge or Helen Belben, Medicines Management Team Manager or phone 07749 254496 Closing date: 30/11/24 Main duties of the job MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo carry out medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records and prescriptions.
To carry out medication switches, dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing.
To initiate repeat prescribing for appropriate patients To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To participate in medication audits and QOF quality improvement projects To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols To support care homes in maintaining effective medicines management and reduce waste.
To carry out domiciliary visits where required to support patients use of medication.
To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate To action drug alerts To act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services To provide information on KPIs to show benefits of the post.
About us Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. is a growing primary care organisation based in Somerset which aims to improve and develop the best patient-centered care and services in the country, and we are embracing change within general practice by implementing new and innovative models of care.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare and share our values, join us to support the achievement of our goals.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYThe post-holder will support and assist activities in all of the surgeries within the South Somerset West Primary Care Network to help patients to get the best from their medicines by supporting systems to improve the continuity of care, handling of prescription queries from patients and health care professionals and supporting medication management in care homes.
They will also participate in medication audits, quality improvement projects and monitoring of high-risk drugs to ensure ongoing patient safety and high quality prescribing.This post is funded by NHS England and will include a requirement to be enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway.
For example, the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) or courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the requirements of the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy TechniciansMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To carry out medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records and prescriptions.
To carry out medication switches, dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing.
To initiate repeat prescribing for appropriate patients To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To participate in medication audits and QOF quality improvement projects To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols To support care homes in maintaining effective medicines management and reduce waste.
To carry out domiciliary visits where required to support patients use of medication.
To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate To action drug alerts To act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services To provide information on KPIs to show benefits of the post.
To support the prescription clerk team, including: Liaise with patients and pharmacies regarding prescription queries and requests.
Work with the practice medicines management teams, clinicians, and other practice staff to resolve all medicines related queries.
Liaise with hospital staff with reference to discharge and clinic letters.
Check patient records for chronic disease and drug monitoring and arrange for testing and review as appropriate.
Enter relevant patient information accurately onto EMIS.
Use the Prescription Tracker to establish the status of electronic prescriptions.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as requested.
Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience Clinical Pharmacy experience Clinical audit experience Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care Desirable Previously experience of working within integrated healthcare organisations or teams Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals Ability to train other members of staff Ability to use Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook Excellent Communication and influencing skills Professional appearance & demeanour Adaptable to change: flexible in accepting new procedures and policies Ability to demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated Progressive and continuing professional development Enthusiastic Assertive Hold current UK driving licence and be able to drive between practices and care homes with business cover on insurance Qualifications Essential GPhC registration as a Pharmacist Certificate or MSc/Diploma Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent experience) Desirable Independent prescribing qualification