Pharmacy Technician (WHA Central)
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Job summary
Wakefield Health Alliance Central PCN are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join the PCN team.
Do you like working in a busy environment where every single day is different? Do you enjoy dealing with a multitude of different queries, ranging from simple acute prescription requests to assessing complex discharge letters? If you have excellent time management skills and great problem-solving abilities, this could be the job for you!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will work both independently and alongside all Practice staff to offer support with medication-related questions and give professional, pharmaceutical advice. You will help support the Practice in reviewing patient’s medication, as well as flagging to the admin team when patients are due for reviews so that the appropriate appointments can be made. It is essential that you have a proactive, opportunistic approach to your workload and that you review each patient in a thorough manner.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be able to work in a fast and accurate manner while also being able to multitask as needed. You will have a positive outlook and a hands-on approach towards our short-term and long-term requirements.
You’ll really stand out if you have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people. Ensuring that patients understand their healthcare plan and are able to take an active, responsible role in looking after themselves is one of our major goals. You will have a confident understanding of medicines legislation and excellent knowledge of pharmacy procedures.
About us
Wakefield Health Alliance (WHA) is a forward-thinking group of practices which is made up of 15 member GP practices working across 3 primary care networks (PCNs) on the eastern side of Wakefield covering a total population of approximately 152,000 and we work in partnership towards improving the health and wellbeing of our residents. The PCNs are split into PCN North, PCN Central and PCN South.
The vacancy is with PCN Central which is made up of four GP Practice’s, Ashgrove Medical Centre, Friarwood Medical Centre, Northgate Medical Centre and Stuart Road Medical Centre serving a population of approximately 48,000 registered patients. The practices are located across Pontefract and Knottingley district.
Details
Date posted
15 July 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Band 5 or equivalent (depending on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0430-22-1434
Job locations
Northgate Surgery
Northgate
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1NF
Friarwood Surgery
Carleton Glen
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1SU
Ash Grove Medical Centre
England Lane
Knottingley
West Yorkshire
WF11 0JA
The Surgery
Stuart Road
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4PQ
Employer details
Employer name
Conexus Healthcare Ltd
Address
Northgate Surgery
Northgate
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1NF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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