• Job Description

  Req#: A5663-25-0013?language=en&page=460&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you passionate about community-focused care? Do you want to be part of a team shaping the future of healthcare in Mid Dorset? If yes: then we want to hear from you.

  Mid Dorset Primary Care Network is looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technicians to join our thriving and growing team.

  The right candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced clinical leads delivering pharmacy support to our eight partnership GP practices within Mid Dorset.

  Ideally we are looking for a full time roles but we will consider part time hours for the right candidates.

  Want to know more? please contact theresa.larcombe@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

  Main duties of the job

  To support the aims and objectives of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Pharmacy team in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes. The successful candidate will work to deliver the aims and objectives of the PCN Pharmacy Strategy.

  About us

  Mid Dorset Primary Care Network, provides central clinical and administrative services for patients across the eight GP practices within the Mid Dorset area. We are a highly effective organisation where we put the patients at the very heart of our services.

  We always strive to make our teams the best they can be, where every individual is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide our employees with an environment in which to grow and develop their skills through supported learning and mentoring. We are extremely lucky that we have clinicians within our team who are registered trainers outside of the PCN, bringing their wealth and knowledge to our organisation.

  We are made up of multidisciplinary teams, supported by GPs, nurses and a range of other healthcare professionals. We do not work in isolation and proactively reach out to develop new services for our patients in partnership with other healthcare providers within secondary, community and social care.

  For the right candidates we offer support, care and understanding where you would be made to feel instantly as part of our Mid Dorset Family.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  A5663-25-0013

  Job locations

  3rd Floor

  South Walks House

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT1 1EE

  
  

  Puddletown Surgery

  Athelhampton Road

  Puddletown

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT2 8FY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  To support the achievement of the Prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

  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 Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness.

  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 clinical lead and GP in accordance protocols.

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

  To provide support to Mid Dorset GP practices

  Carry out any requirements required by the team lead, within scope of practice.

  To provide services to patients in their own home and for those in residential and nursing homes.

  To deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

  To attend group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.

  To support practices with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.

  To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the pharmacy team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

  To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

  Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate.

  Clinical data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with PCN procedures.

  Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals.

  Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture.

  Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture with both internal and external teams.

  Any other duties commensurate with this position.

  Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the management team dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels.

  Effective communication across teams, patients and wider stakeholder groups

  To work in accordance with all PCN protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  To support the achievement of the Prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

  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 Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness.

  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 clinical lead and GP in accordance protocols.

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

  To provide support to Mid Dorset GP practices

  Carry out any requirements required by the team lead, within scope of practice.

  To provide services to patients in their own home and for those in residential and nursing homes.

  To deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

  To attend group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.

  To support practices with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.

  To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the pharmacy team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

  To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

  Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate.

  Clinical data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with PCN procedures.

  Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals.

  Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture.

  Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture with both internal and external teams.

  Any other duties commensurate with this position.

  Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the management team dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels.

  Effective communication across teams, patients and wider stakeholder groups

  To work in accordance with all PCN protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Able to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty.
  • Demonstrates resilience and an ability to cope under pressure commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to make effective relationships with others.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
  • Team player
  • Supportive to other members of the team.
  • Flexible attitude to workload.
  • Willing to attend peer support and supervision sessions.

  Desirable

  • Awareness of Primary Care Network arrangements.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
  • Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Evidence of CPD.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Understanding of prescribing and Medicines Management issues.
  • Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
  • Proven IT skills.
  • Dealing with the public/patients.

  Desirable

  • Post qualification experience within a Primary/Community Care setting.
  • SystmOne clinical system.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Able to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty.
  • Demonstrates resilience and an ability to cope under pressure commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to make effective relationships with others.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
  • Team player
  • Supportive to other members of the team.
  • Flexible attitude to workload.
  • Willing to attend peer support and supervision sessions.

  Desirable

  • Awareness of Primary Care Network arrangements.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
  • Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Evidence of CPD.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Understanding of prescribing and Medicines Management issues.
  • Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
  • Proven IT skills.
  • Dealing with the public/patients.

  Desirable

  • Post qualification experience within a Primary/Community Care setting.
  • SystmOne clinical system.

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd

  Address

  3rd Floor

  South Walks House

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT1 1EE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mid-dorsetpcn.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd

  Address

  3rd Floor

  South Walks House

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT1 1EE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mid-dorsetpcn.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• 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.

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