Job summary
Icknield Primary Care Network PCN is
recruiting Pharmacy Technicians to support the well-established clinical
pharmacy team based within the Primary Care Network in line with the new
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) Specification.
This role will provide technical support to
the Clinical Pharmacists and other pharmacy services within General Practice
and the PCN to ensure professional operational standards and excellence in
pharmaceutical care and safety are maintained.
The post holder will have access to
appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN
to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
The post holder will work as part of a
multidisciplinary team in a patient facing role, based either remotely or
within a member GP Practice, but working for all GP Practices across the PCN as
required.
This post is part of the Additional Roles
Reimbursement Scheme for PCNs funded by NHS England
and includes funded
access to the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway with support from a
Senior Pharmacist mentor and colleagues who have already completed the pathway.
This role will be based in multiple locations, including Ashwell Surgery
(which also has a site in Bassingbourn), among others within Icknield PCN
Main duties of the job
Working under Supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist the Pharmacy Technicians core role
responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories.
In addition, the post
holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better
understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the
Practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic
developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national
requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation
initiatives.
For full details please view attached Job and Person Specifications
About us
Icknield PCN is a well-established and dynamic PCN covering a population of over 58,500 patients registered with our 5 member Practices in Letchworth, Baldock and Ashwell (North Hertfordshire).
Our team includes a variety of different professionals who can offer peer support and shared learning. This role will work as part of this large team that includes:
- First Contact Physiotherapists
- Care Coordinators
- Social Prescribers
- Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Mental Health Nurses
We encourage our team members to share ideas and to offer suggestions for how our services can be delivered to improve our patient care across our local population.
Our Clinical Pharmacy team are employed by 12PointCare Ltd. 12PointCarevalues our staff and can offer:
- Excellent terms and conditions
- NHS pension
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Peer support
- Support with training and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Note: Please see Job Specification and Person Specification attached to this posting for full information for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Note: Please see Job Specification and Person Specification attached to this posting for full information for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- -BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- -Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- - Has completed Primary Care Pathway with the Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)
Experience
Essential
- -Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Desirable
- - Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- - Demonstrate ability to identify and implement best practice
- - Ability to work independently and within a team
- -Ability to prioritise and manage own work
- -Accountable for own professional actions
- -Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- -Interest in Undertaking ongoing professional development
- -Excellent computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets and presentations
- -Flexible and adaptable approach to working
- -Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
- -Be able to organise workload and work autonomously and within the team
- -Able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary
- - Self-motivated and directed
- -Ability to travel and work across multiple sites with use of own car
- -Clear DBS
Desirable
- - Working knowledge of SystmOne or EMIS
- -Audit Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- -BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- -Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- - Has completed Primary Care Pathway with the Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)
Experience
Essential
- -Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Desirable
- - Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- - Demonstrate ability to identify and implement best practice
- - Ability to work independently and within a team
- -Ability to prioritise and manage own work
- -Accountable for own professional actions
- -Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- -Interest in Undertaking ongoing professional development
- -Excellent computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets and presentations
- -Flexible and adaptable approach to working
- -Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
- -Be able to organise workload and work autonomously and within the team
- -Able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary
- - Self-motivated and directed
- -Ability to travel and work across multiple sites with use of own car
- -Clear DBS
Desirable
- - Working knowledge of SystmOne or EMIS
- -Audit Skills
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).
