Pharmacy Technician - South PCN

Integrated Care System; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Doncaster is looking for Pharmacy Technicians to join a multi-disciplinary team in the South Primary Care Network. This exciting role involves providing technical support to clinical pharmacists and ensuring safe, effective medicine delivery. Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Enjoy collaborative work in a vibrant environment with generous benefits including NHS Pension Scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension Scheme

27 annual leave days per year

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development and post-qualifying experience.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the clinical pharmacist and other pharmacy services.
• Ensure delivery of safe and efficient systems for medicines.
• Support implementation of national prescribing policies.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Medicines Reconciliation Certificate or equivalent

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Would you like to work as a Pharmacy Technician in general practice joining the newest and most exciting branch of the pharmacy profession?

We are looking to recruit Pharmacy Technicians who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in the South Primary Care Network. The role will be working within a great team including five pharmacy technicians, eight highly skilled Clinical Pharmacists, and Care Coordinators, allocated to each practice. Pharmacy Technicians working in Doncaster South PCN benefit from the support of a large Pharmacy team who are given protected time to collaborate on a weekly basis. Those on study pathways such as the CPPE Pathway are given an additional half day per week for their studies. The role involves all aspects of Pharmacy Technician support including liaison with community pharmacy.

This role will be based working within The South Primary Care Network.

For information about South PCN, place take a look at our website https://www.doncastersouthpcn.co.uk/

For more information on the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education please see; Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Main duties of the job

We are seeking Pharmacy Technicians, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work as the role will be working primarily across the Primary Care Network, within various practices; providing pharmacy services, including;

• Provide technical support to clinical pharmacist and other pharmacy services within the Primary Care Networks
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines
• Support implementation of national prescribing policies, including Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
• Provide support to patients

This is is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience and make a real impact. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the South Primary Care Network.

Further details can be found in the attached job description.

About us

Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city.

At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.

As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.

PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job responsibilities

Provide technical support to the clinical pharmacist and other pharmacy services within general practice and the Primary Care Network (PCN) to ensure professional operational standards and excellence in pharmaceutical care and safety are maintained Ensure delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines related clinical correspondence, repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximise patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• General Pharmaceutical Council registration
• Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development and post-qualifying experience
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Medicines Reconciliation Certificate or equivalent

Experience

• Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
• Experience of prioritising work load and meeting deadlines
• Previous experience working within a patient facing role
• Experience of EMIS / SystmOne
• Experience of working in General Practice or Primary Care
• Able to undertake audit/quality improvement methodology

Skills

• Written and verbal communication, problem solving, interpersonal
• Ability to recognise and seize opportunities for change and development within the service

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.