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
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
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).
