Pharmacy Technician (PCN)

NHS; Otley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Otley is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient care across three medical practices. The role offers an opportunity for personal development within a supportive pharmacy team. Responsibilities include medicines management and clinical support. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in a Primary Care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a Primary Care Setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to maximize safe and cost-effective prescribing.
• Support the PCN multi-disciplinary team in delivering patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) qualification

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description.

Support the PCN multi-disciplinary team helping to deliver excellent patient care across three practices.

This is a crucial role supporting the delivery of efficient, safe and cost-effective medicines management.

Key responsibilities - 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

Please see job description.

Pharmacy technicians core roleresponsibilities cover clinical, technical and administrative categories. Thepurpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effectivebest 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

A0779-25-0008

Job locations

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)