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Job Description
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Undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting roles to promote safe and effective use of medicines through shared decision-making.
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Conduct medicine optimisation activities such as medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, and support effective administration (e.g., inhaler technique).
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Support care home residents and patients transitioning between care settings by aligning medicines and ensuring safe handovers.
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Assist with shared care protocols and liaise with specialist pharmacists for complex cases.
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Promote antimicrobial stewardship by supporting initiatives that reduce inappropriate prescribing.
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Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), enhanced services, and PCN DES requirements through audits and improvement measures.
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Improve medicines optimisation systems by developing processes to minimise waste, support efficient ordering, and manage high-risk medications.
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Supervise and support reception and administrative teams to effectively manage prescription requests.
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Lead on implementation and training related to the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and repeat prescribing systems.
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Work closely with community pharmacies, secondary care, and social care teams to promote integrated working.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
- Experience working in a primary care, hospital, or community pharmacy setting
- Excellent communication and consultation skills
- Able to work across multiple sites and within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Previous experience working in a GP practice or PCN setting
- Knowledge of NHS structure and primary care services
- Experience with clinical systems and prescribing data
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
- Experience working in a primary care, hospital, or community pharmacy setting
- Excellent communication and consultation skills
- Able to work across multiple sites and within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Previous experience working in a GP practice or PCN setting
- Knowledge of NHS structure and primary care services
- Experience with clinical systems and prescribing data
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our innovative and supportive multi-disciplinary team within The Rural Practice Network PCN. This role offers the opportunity to work across our member practices and be actively involved in delivering high-quality, cost-effective medicines optimisation and patient care as part of the national PCN Direct Enhanced Service (DES).
You will play a key role in improving the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing, support medication reviews, and enhance the overall medicines management systems across the PCN.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
About us
The Rural Practice Network is a collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN) made up of five friendly and forward-thinking GP practices located across the beautiful rural areas of Castle Cary, Queen Camel, Bruton, Wincanton, and Milborne Port in Somerset.
Serving a combined population of approximately [insert patient number if known], we work together to improve the health and wellbeing of our local communities through integrated, patient-centred care. Our PCN team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, and other Allied Health Professionals all committed to delivering innovative healthcare solutions tailored to local needs.
We are passionate about supporting our staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and embracing the opportunities brought by the NHS Long Term Plan and the PCN DES. As a rural network, we offer a unique working environment that combines the benefits of close-knit practice teams with the resources and flexibility of a larger organisation.
Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, supportive, and patient-focused network where your professional development is encouraged, and your contribution truly makes a difference.
Date posted
22 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1392-25-0000
Job locations
Millbrook Gardens
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EE
Wincanton Community Venture
Balsam Park
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9HB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Operate as a key member of the PCN Medicines Management Team.
Provide support to all PCN practices through project work aligned with PCN DES requirements.
Assist in emergency situations such as flu outbreaks or pandemics, including safe management of vaccines and antivirals.
Work both independently and collaboratively across multiple practice sites, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
Job responsibilities
Operate as a key member of the PCN Medicines Management Team.
Provide support to all PCN practices through project work aligned with PCN DES requirements.
Assist in emergency situations such as flu outbreaks or pandemics, including safe management of vaccines and antivirals.
Work both independently and collaboratively across multiple practice sites, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Millbrook Surgery
Address
Millbrook Gardens
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EE
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Millbrook Surgery
Address
Millbrook Gardens
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EE
Employer's website
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About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.