Job summary
Due to retirement and structural change, we are seeking an exceptional pharmacy technician to support the practice team, and patients.
What we are offering:
- A competitive package.
- A supportive and friendly practice team with a variety of GPs (Partners & Salaried), ANPs, AHPs, Nurses and HCAs.
- Administration and management support.
- Supportive environment including regular Practice meetings and CPD.
- Systems used include EMIS Web, AccuRx, GP Autopilot, and Klinik.
Main duties of the job
- Prescribing Support: Assist ANPs & GPs with safe repeat prescribing systems, re-authorising prescriptions, and managing high-risk drug monitoring.
- Medicines Reconciliation: Carry out medication reconciliation after hospital discharge and across other transitions of care.
- Patient Liaison: Act as a direct point of contact for patient queries regarding prescriptions, dosage, and medication changes.
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work alongside GPs, ANPs, and nurses to improve patient outcomes.
- Support health board prescribing incentive schemes, and clinical audits.
About us
- A training practice with circa 13,200 patients, Plas Y Bryn Medical Centre in Wrexham City Centre is a dynamic, progressive and supportive practice, proud of our clinical care and patient continuity.
- We take pride in maintaining a rounded approach to patient care, with the reputation of long established patient relationships and high quality care.
- Long standing practice team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and optimising medication regimens for patients.
- Provide advice on medication management to patients, healthcare professionals, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Correspond with secondary teams if clarification needed of prescribing plans.
- Deal with all discharge medication reconciliation.
- Support health board prescribing incentive schemes and clinical audits.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (Level 4).
- Must be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Desirable
- Professional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Plas Y Bryn Medical Centre
Address
2 Chapel Street
Wrexham
LL13 7DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Contact Details:
Plas Y Bryn Medical Centre Recruitment Team
