Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join their innovative pharmacy team in Runcorn. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, enhancing patient care through medicines optimisation. You'll support GP practices, develop clinical skills, and receive mentorship from experienced pharmacists. With a commitment to improving local healthcare services, this position is perfect for those seeking to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Support medicines optimisation and enhance prescribing practices.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement safe use of medicines and assist with medication reviews.
• Develop clinical skills while receiving mentorship from senior pharmacists.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Job Summary

GP Health Connect Ltd is seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to develop and support medicines optimisation work across the 6 GP practices in the R-Health Primary Care Network (PCN). This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking pharmacy team and work collaboratively alongside primary care colleagues.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role, supporting GP surgeries within Runcorn to develop the PCN pharmacy service. The role includes enrollment on the 15-month national CPPE Primary Care Educational Pathway. We welcome applications from technicians of all backgrounds and experience levels seeking a part-time role.

The successful candidate will support medicines optimisation, work closely with GP practice and ICB medicines management colleagues, and be supported by an established PCN Pharmacy Team and experienced GP practice teams.

Main Duties:

1. Support, promote, and implement high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective, and safe use of medicines.
2. Enhance prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network.
3. Undertake patient-facing and support roles to ensure effective medicines use.
4. Assist GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, and other clinical staff with medicines-related queries and medication reviews.
5. Develop clinical knowledge and skills, applying them to projects aimed at improving patient care.
6. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship from Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacists.

About Us

GP Health Connect Ltd is a company with GP Shareholders, dedicated to providing community services. Our vision is Working together to sustain real improvements in patient care and working lives. The R-Health PCN in Runcorn comprises six practices: Brookvale Practice, Castlefields Health Centre, Grove House Practice, Murdishaw Health Centre, Tower House Practice, and Weaver Vale Practice. We aim to develop a high-quality, multidisciplinary workforce focused on local needs.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to work on specific projects supporting the network DES, with supervision from senior pharmacists, and building professional relationships within the healthcare community.

Post Details:

• Salary: £29,114 to £32,324 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part-time
• Locations: Multiple sites in Runcorn, Cheshire