Pharmacy Technician (PCN)

Chevin Medical Practice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a multidisciplinary team across several practices in Otley. The role involves delivering efficient medicines management and leading improvements in prescribing to enhance patient care quality. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a Primary Care Setting. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a Primary Care Setting (PCN).
• Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Responsibilities

• Support the PCN multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver efficient medicines management.
• Lead improvements in prescribing practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) qualification

Job description

Overview

The role is well-supported by an experienced pharmacy team and we encourage personal development.

This role will be based across our three practices in the Otley area: Chevin Medical Practice, Westgate Surgery, and Aireborough Family Practice.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job are as follows:

• Support the PCN multidisciplinary team helping to deliver excellent patient care across three practices.
• Deliver efficient, safe and cost-effective medicines management.
• Key responsibilities include Medicines Management, Patient Support, Clinical Support, Audit & Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.

About us

Pharmacy Technician opportunity based in the Otley Primary Care Network (PCN) supporting three medical practices (Chevin Medical Practice, Aireborough Family Practice and Westgate Surgery).

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy technicians core roleresponsibilities cover clinical, technical and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must have experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a Primary Care Setting (PCN)
• Must have a relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Must have, or be working towards a Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) qualification

Experience

• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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.

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0779-25-0007

Job locations

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)