Hammersmith and Fulham North PCN Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
• Support PCN Pharmacists with the delivery of structured medication reviews (SMR).
• Support the implementation of policies and SOPs at practices within the PCN where appropriate.
• Utilise consultation skills efectively in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.
• Working alongside PCN Pharmacists to ensure safe and robust medicines management processes for patients within the PCN.
• If necessary to provide cover to the bedded services across CLCH in the absence of the medicines management technician where training will be provided.
• If necessary, depending on service need, the post holder will work in different localities within Community Health Services supporting the promotion of safe and secure handling and storage of medicines in accordance with local and national policy and medicines legislation.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Services.
• Practical experience and theoretical study/knowledge (as evidenced by CPD) equivalent to degree level in medicines management

• Enrolled in or completed approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)
• Completed CPPE Consultation Skills Module or equivalent

Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy.
• Understands the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for clinical pharmacy in PCNs
• Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation. ? Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology.
• Experience of providing pharmaceutical and prescribing advice. ? Experience of clinical audits
• Experience of delivering education and training.
• Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data. ? Ability to carry out calculations related to medication doses and quantities for supply
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and efficiently
• Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Ability to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead. Ability to develop logical solutions to problems.
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle situations of potential conflict. ? Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office packages
• Understanding of data protection, information governance and confidentiality issues

• Experience working as a qualified, registered technician in primary care e.g., ICB, GP practices, PCN.
• Experience using SystmOne clinical software

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated and pro-active.
• Excellent timekeeping and prioritisation skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workload and priorities.
• Demonstrates ability to work well in busy environment
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work

• Valid driving license and access to a car that can be used for work purposes
• Experience of participation in research or academic publication

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Parsons Green Health Centre

London

SW6 4UL

https://clch.nhs.uk/