Job summaryThe Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to General Practices nationally. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like-minded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
***Please note that we are looking for candidates with primary care experience that are proficient in using EMIS or System1. Must be UK Based. Any candidate that applies that does not match this criteria will be instantly rejected***About the RoleAs a Pharmacy Technician, you will have successfully completed the CPPE pathway or currently be enrolled. In your day-to-day role, you will help ensure the smooth running of general practice by providing expert clinical support and advice to patients, promoting the safe and effective use of medicines, and consistently working within the competencies of your role, with active support from an experienced senior TPN team member and the wider Pharmacy Technician team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive, professional multi-disciplinary environment while further developing your skills and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is an evolving role with continuous scope for development as we expand our pharmacy technician team.
Main duties of the jobJob Duties:- Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries
- Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing
- Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
- Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries
- Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages
- Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription
- To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
- Doac Monitoring
- Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)
- High Risk Drug monitoring,
- Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately
- To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
- To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
- Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)
- Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review
About usAt The Pharmacist Network, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional growth and well-being. We offer a competitive salary, flexible remote working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive work environment.
- Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
- Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
- 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
- Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues
- Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
- An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
- True recognition and rewards for outstanding performance-Employee of the month
- Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
- Flexible remote-based working arrangement
- An established network of over 200 employees nationally, including pharmacists and technicians with ongoing dedicated senior support available
- In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice
- Company Pension scheme
- Automatic Associateship with MORPh
- A great Network of technicians for extra guidance, support and collaborative working
Job responsibilitiesJob Duties:- Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries
- Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing
- Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
- Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries
- Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages
- Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription
- To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
- Doac Monitoring
- Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)
- High Risk Drug monitoring,
- Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately
- To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
- To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
- Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)
- Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 6 - 12months experience in primary care
- Trained on EMIS System
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
