GP PRACTICE Pharmacy Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £15.00 i £16.50 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £15.00 - £16.50 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chorley, PR7 2EJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2099-25-0000 |
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Job 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 Clinical Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators 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 be responsible for ensuring recall systems are in place, and working, for the correct monitoring of amber drugs and those included in the enhanced services of the GMS contract To undertake practice based ICB project work under the direction of the Medicines Coordinators Scheme Lead to ensure cost savings on the prescribing budget To participate in medication audits To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the CSU To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets and medicine awareness 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 To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines Communication Act as the first point of contact both within the practices and for outside agencies, including secondary care, community pharmacists, nursing home staff and other healthcare professionals who have queries relating to prescriptions. To work collaboratively with the Medicines Co-ordinators Scheme Lead, the CSU Medicines Management Team and other practices to spread good practice and share experience. Liaise with patients to receive prescription requests, address their queries and provide medicines management advice. Ensure all information regarding medicine management is distributed to all health care professionals within the practice. Administrative /Clerical To maintain comprehensive and accurate records of work undertaken for the Medicines Management projects and activities. To be able to use MS Office programmes necessary for the role To be able to use the searching and administrative capabilities of the GP clinical system. To collect and submit monthly audit data to monitor improvements in line with Medicines Management objectives and ICB targets To manage time effectively to ensure all targets are met To carry out any other associated tasks required to develop this role in the future as requested by the Medicines Co-ordinators Scheme Lead Training and Education To supervise and train practice staff undertaking generation of repeat prescriptions and to explain and inform them of any prescribing changes being carried out To facilitate medicine management meetings within the practice To attend training events for Medicines Co-ordinators organised by the Medicines Coordinators Scheme Lead To attend regular networking meetings with the Medicines Co-ordinators Scheme Lead Research, Development and Audit To organise the data collection and searches required for all audits being carried out for medicines management priorities (any prescribing incentive schemes and ICB projects) and ensure they are submitted on time. Collate and interpret results from audits undertaken via the practice medicines coordinators scheme and prepare regular reports on progress to the practice. Professional Development Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences) Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Partake in annual appraisals within practice, training and personal continuous development General Requirements Contribute to the continuous professional development of the business, taking part in individual supervision and team meetings to ensure consistent practice. Ensure the surgeries policies and procedures are adhered to, paying particular attention to confidentiality and the surgery rules regarding the handling of personal identifiable information. Work as part of a team to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.