Pharmacy Technician - Durham WestNHS

Job summary

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

We are delighted to be able to offer an excellent opportunity for a Onsite Pharmacy Technician to work full time for a practice in Durham West. The successful candidate will adhere to all relevant safety and clinical governance guidelines while continuously upholding the core values of a pharmacy technician profession and maintaining a strong focus on best practice.

About the Role

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.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive, professional multi-disciplinary environment while further developing your skills and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is an evolving role with continuous scope for development as we expand our pharmacy technician team.

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. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
• 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)
• High Risk Drug monitoring,
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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

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, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. By joining our team, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career alongside experienced healthcare professionals.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Pharmacy Technician ready to contribute your expertise, we welcome your application and look forward to considering you for this role. The Pharmacist Network are 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.

• 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 the following 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

We invite you to Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care through your expertise as a pharmacy technician in your own right all while delivering a meaningful impact on patient care. If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

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. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.