3 Valleys Health Primary Care Network would like to expand our Pharmacy team and have a vacancy in the Midsomer Norton/Radstock area. Successful candidates will be enrolled on the PCPEP Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (if not already qualified) and be mentored by a Clinical Pharmacist., Pharmacy Technicians play an important role alongside Clinical Pharmacists, Community Pharmacists and other members of the PCN/Practice and MDT. Purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. You will help patients get the best from their medications by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing in general practice and minimising the risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. You will also encourage the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.
- Able to work under pressure
- Has attention to detail
- Hard working, flexible and reliable as part of the team
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Excellent Time management and Communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with the understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Ability to adapt to specific clinical systems with the surgery
- Ability to use and understand Microsoft Office Package, An appreciation of the NHS agenda and Government targets
- Awareness of the systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge and terminology
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation, Awareness of GP management systems
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
- Understands the aims of the current healthcare policy within the PCN, Professional registration with GPhC
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development, Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Ability to demonstrate how to influence and persuade partners of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
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Pharmacy Technicians in Midsomer Norton employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills in breast imaging and multidisciplinary care, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the health board offers a diverse range of career opportunities while prioritising the health and wellbeing of the local community.
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
