Pharmacy Technician

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established group practice in Ipswich seeks a clinical pharmacy technician to enhance patient care through effective medication management. You will join a collaborative team, receiving support for your professional development. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles are available, with a commitment to high-quality healthcare.

Benefits

Permanent employment contract

Competitive salary with increments based on development

NHS pension scheme membership

30 days annual leave with increasing benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Bike rack available

Shower facilities available

Convenient access to transport routes

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered pharmacy technician.
• Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medicine management program.
• Conduct medication reviews for patients.
• Support primary care education pathway.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Clinical knowledge

Proficiency in electronic record systems

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

About the Role

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is looking to recruit a clinical pharmacy technician to join our supportive clinical team in general practice. This position is available for both full-time and part-time work.

As a member of our established team of pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff, you will contribute to our medicine management program, which includes conducting medication reviews for all our patients. If you are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and have the determination and drive to face challenges head-on, you will thrive within our Primary Care Network (PCN).

In this role, you will receive support to complete the primary care education pathway through the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE).

About the Candidate

To be eligible for this position, you must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• A qualified and registered pharmacy technician with a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Proficiency in using electronic record systems and spreadsheets.
• Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning through education, training, and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid clinical knowledge base.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and to multitask while managing frequent interruptions.

About Us

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is a long-established, award-winning, forward-thinking training practice. We are based over two surgery sites within 10 minutes of each other, serving the population of Stanway & Prettygate in Colchester, Essex. . We hold monthly meetings and training sessions and have a diverse team of clinicians, including first contact physio, pharmacists, ANP/NP, care coordinator, social prescriber, health coach, GP Assistant and an award-winning team of mental health workers.

Benefits include:

• Genuine responsibility from day one.
• The opportunity to work with a strong social purpose.
• A permanent employment contract.
• A competitive salary with increments based on professional development.
• Membership in the NHS pension scheme.
• Support for your personal and professional development.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy an impressive total of 30 days of annual leave, along with eight bank holidays (pro-rata), all of which increase with your continuous years of service in the NHS. This generous leave policy not only promotes a healthy work-life balance but also rewards your commitment and dedication to the healthcare profession.
• Bike rack available.
• Shower facilities.
• Convenient access to the A12, with routes to London and Ipswich.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.