Job overview

We are looking for a Part-time Pharmacy Technician with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a someone with good communication skills, and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers.  Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.

Please note that Corner Place Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme

Main duties of the job

• To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients’ medical records / prescribing accordingly.

• To support the achievement of the practice’s prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

• Working with the Clinical Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.

• To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

• To participate in medication audits.

• To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

• To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.

• To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.

• To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols. 

• To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.

• To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

Working for our organisation

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking practice. Corner Place Surgery is a well-established practice of over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking and innovative and enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 partners, 4 Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.