Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team in Kingston upon Hull. The role requires excellent communication skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates will manage medication activities, provide patient advice, and support a high-quality pharmacy service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in patient care while developing professionally within the team.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience working as a technician in a pharmacy setting is required.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a pharmacist for day-to-day pharmacy activities.
• Provide patient advice on medication use and general health.
• Conduct medicines management audits and ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of medicines reconciliation

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Completion of BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Four GCSEs at Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

EPOS

Job description

City Health Care Partnership Primary Care Service has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate colleague to work within our pharmacy team in Primary Care. Applications are welcome from candidates with excellent communication skills and a passion for high quality patient focused care, with an interest and desire to work within our growing high quality pharmacy team.

You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualifications and must have a current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council to be considered for this role. You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the supply of medicines in a primary care setting.

The pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a Senior technician to carry out roles associated with a Primary Care Technician such as medicines reconciliation, answering medication queries, supporting patients to manage their medication, undertaking medicines management audits , and ensuring services have standard operating procedures in place for the handling of medicines.

The technician will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters, Ensuring the delivery of patient focused pharmacy services in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Conduct, NHS Pharmacy Regulations, Company Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and all other statutory requirements.

The technician will represent the organisation when required at appropriate local, regional and national training groups.

Will work flexibly to meet the needs of the services.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above (new level 4-9) in English Language, Maths, Science and one other as a minimum or recognised equivalent
• Completion of BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (as part of development role) or equivalent with underpinning knowledge (including an ACT qualification)

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience of working as a technician in a pharmacy setting
• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Knowledge and experience of medicines reconciliation
• Computer literate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and EPOS
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning / CPD

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.