The Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model, which is pivotal to transforming patient care and enhancing medication management within the practice. This innovative model aligns with national policies such as the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View, which emphasize the integration of pharmacy skills to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital admissions. The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Pharmacist and is instrumental in implementing best practices in prescribing and medication management to ensure safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.This role will be based within our Organisational Pharmacy Team at Stirling road Medical Centre, but will be working for Coleridge Medical Centre which is also part of the Fuller and Forbes Healthcare Group.
Pharmacy Technicians are key to supporting the multi-disciplinary team within the Primary Care Network (PCN) by helping patients get the most from their medicines. They handle tasks such as switching medications to approved protocols, optimizing repeat prescribing processes including promoting repeat dispensing and online ordering, and minimizing clinical risks. The role involves significant responsibilities in medicines optimisation, including supporting the implementation of NICE guidelines and national healthcare initiatives. The post holder will also contribute to educating the practice team on the principles of medicines optimisation and promoting therapeutic best practices to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
Work with Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures
Provide advice and guidance to patients regarding medication optimisation and lifestyle e.g., inhaler techniques
Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care
To support the safe and effective repeat prescribing of high-risk medicines ensuring that regular monitoring as per local/shared care guidance is taking place
To use highly developed knowledge and skills to provide high standards of patient centred care