Pharmacy Technician

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111Job Description:Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 640,000 patients across 66 GP practices nationwide.
We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.
Job Description
Location: Basingstoke
The postholder will support the Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
You will be responsible for many of the administrative duties that help a site operate smoothly and will be a valuable part of a patient’s healthcare team. To support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat prescribing systems, processes and medicines optimisation.
Principal Accountabilities:
Undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients’ medical records / prescribing accordingly
To support the achievement of the practice prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Advising peers in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
To participate in medication audits that monitor high risk drugs
To support the Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness and queries in line with practice policies
To participate in CQC related work. Including conducting medication related audits, arranging patient appointments and gathering information all in preparation for CQC inspections and reviews.
Work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist in the organisation and planning of workloads to meet deadlines
Being involved in online triage platform Dr IQ. Supporting clinicians in delivery of this service as well as managing patient queries under the oversight of clinical team
Your typical day could involve calling patients, usually via telephone, face-to-face, SMS or online. You will work with patients to reach the best possible care for them, advising them on their health, how to take their medicines and their lifestyle choices.
You will be required to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with annual continuing professional development (CPD) and formal assessments with the General Pharmaceutical Council to make sure your skills are up to date.
Your typical day could involve calling patients, usually via telephone, face-to-face, SMS or online. You will work with patients to reach the best possible care for them, advising them on their health, how to take their medicines and their lifestyle choices.
You will be required to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with annual continuing professional development (CPD) and formal assessments with the General Pharmaceutical Council to make sure your skills are up to date.
Person Specification
Good communication skills
Ability to work effectively with your colleagues, patients and the public. Helping to maintain a positive, supportive, patient focussed culture.
Be able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
To be responsible, accurate and methodical, with good attention to detail
Interested in helping people and improving people’s health
Qualifications
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Candidates should have at least four General Certificates in Secondary Education (GCSEs), including maths, English and two science or equivalent qualifications, to show that they have an in-depth understanding of pharmacy.
If this sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply today!Location: Basingstoke