Remote Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

At 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 and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job:

• Please ensure if you are applying for this role that you have the criteria to be considered. The criteria is a minimum of 12 months primary care experience working in a GP surgery or practice as part of a PCN.
• We also require that you have a DBS certificate and have completed the CPPE pathway.
• To be available to start work in the next 4 - 8 weeks.

The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence.

Job responsibilities:

As 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 a part-time vacancy, looking for someone to work 2-3 days, 15-22.5 hrs a week.

Job 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.
• 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)
• 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 you:

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Hold a Professional registration with GPhC
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care pathway with proven certification, or to actively be enrolled
• A minimum of 6 months experience working within a general practice/Primary care setting
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

Skills and experience:

• Proficient experience with EMIS or System 1, some training can be given
• Have a stable Internet connection /WIFI at all times during working hours
• Strong understanding of medication management, dispensing processes, and patient safety protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and external partners
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and ensure compliance with clinical governance
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to all relevant safety and professional guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols
• Commitment to patient care and professional standards
• Ability to work remotely and adapt to changing priorities
• Proactive, motivated, and reliable approach to responsibilities
• Dedication to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Why join The Pharmacist Network:

• 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 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

The Pharmacist Network is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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.