Overview
Our Lincolnshire based client is in need of a GPHC registered Pharmacy Technician. They’re a privately owned Primary Care Network providing services throughout the county on behalf of the NHS.
Duties
• To undertake medicines and reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients medical records accordingly
• To support the achievement DES/Qof targets.
• Working with practices to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols.
• To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing ensuring safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
• To participate in and interpret medication audits.
• To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with medicines management team.
• To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
• To support the practices to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
• To support all practices in implementing effective procedures and policies in relation to medicines management including the management and monitoring of shared care medication and MHRA Alerts.
• Medicines adherence.
• Take a proactive approach to promote the safe and secure handling of medicines.
• To respond to medication queries from patients and staff, referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols and working as part of MDT's.
Requirements
This is a full time, twelve month fixed term contract, Mon-Fri.
Salary will be negotiable and dependent upon experience
Please apply for more details.