Pharmacy Technician (WN)

Conexus Healthcare CIC

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Job summary

The pharmacy technician, will be an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network (PCN).

This role will work under the supervision of the PCN Clinical pharmacist(s) to ensure that patients receive safe, accurate and timely supply of their prescribed medication.

The GP practices within our PCN recognise that pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing our existing clinical pharmacist team and other healthcare professionals of PCN Norths multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories and will undoubtedly enable greater effective and efficient use of medicines, promoting the safe and effective use of medicines in prescribing decisions to benefit our patients.

Interviews will be taking place face to face on Thursday 22nd February in the afternoon.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will provide technical support to the clinical pharmacists, practice GPs, nurses, HCAs and reception/administrative staff, and support the PCN and practices clinical teams with queries around medication from patients and medicine reconciliation following discharge from other care providers.

The pharmacy technician will complete audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.

About us

Wakefield North PCN is looking to recruit an additional Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our existing, growing pharmacy team. The team have built excellent working relationships amongst themselves and the practices within our PCN, along with pharmacy colleagues from neighbouring PCNs. We are able to provide strong pharmacy leadership with regular training; listening and responding to the needs of the team and supporting them to develop within their roles.

We consist of six GP practices on the Eastern side of Wakefield District. Our practices are Henry Moore Clinic, Riverside Medical Centre, Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Station Lane Medical Centre, St Thomas Road Surgery and Newland Surgery.

Our PCN is committed to improving the care provided to our patients, reducing health inequalities and raising the standards and quality of our general practices.

You will be employed by Conexus Healthcare CIC which is the Confederation for General Practice in Wakefield, who have four areas of work:

Delivery of high-quality public facing Health and Wellbeing services across the Wakefield District
Delivery of Training, Development and Consultancy support across the United Kingdom
Supporting Our Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Providing a voice and influence for General Practice in the Health and Care System

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £31,500 a year Dependent on skills and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0430-24-0007

Job locations

Henry Moore Clinic

26 Smawthorne Lane

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 4EN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person spec for further details of the responsibilities of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person spec for further details of the responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong IT skills, including MS Excel, Word and Outlook
Clear, polite telephone manner
Strong understanding of medicines legislation and ethics
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptable and quick to make relationships with new teams
Excellent time management skills
Problem solving & analytical skills
Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

SystmOne clinical system user

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated
Forward thinker
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Experience

Essential

Experience as working as a pharmacy technician
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of medicines management or dispensing role in the community or within a hospital setting

Desirable

Experience of working within a general practice or PCN
Knowledge of General Practice repeat prescribing systems

Other

Essential

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Holds a full driving license and access to a vehicle to drive around the PCN

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong IT skills, including MS Excel, Word and Outlook
Clear, polite telephone manner
Strong understanding of medicines legislation and ethics
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptable and quick to make relationships with new teams
Excellent time management skills
Problem solving & analytical skills
Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

SystmOne clinical system user

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated
Forward thinker
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Experience

Essential

Experience as working as a pharmacy technician
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of medicines management or dispensing role in the community or within a hospital setting

Desirable

Experience of working within a general practice or PCN
Knowledge of General Practice repeat prescribing systems

Other

Essential

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Holds a full driving license and access to a vehicle to drive around the PCN

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Conexus Healthcare CIC

Address

Henry Moore Clinic

26 Smawthorne Lane

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 4EN

Employer's website

https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Conexus Healthcare CIC

Address

Henry Moore Clinic

26 Smawthorne Lane

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 4EN

Employer's website

https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Business Manager

Lynda Heptinstall

pcnsupport@conexus-healthcare.org

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £31,500 a year Dependent on skills and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0430-24-0007

Job locations

Henry Moore Clinic

26 Smawthorne Lane

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 4EN

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