Pharmacy Technician Primary Care
East Trees Health Centre
The closing date is 25 April 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy training practice of 15600 patients. We are looking to expand our prescription team which includes 2 clinical pharmacists and the post holder will have a variety of tasks within this role to expand on their training and experience. Supporting the prescription clerks in the first instance you will be involved in medication reconciliation, discharge letters, audits etc.
This is a PCN supported role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking team player with a proven track record in an existing pharmacy technician role.
The ability to work on their own as well as part of a team, and the motivation to create ideas for improvement in medicines management.
About us
We are an eco-friendly practice of 12 doctors (5 partners) and host medical students across the academic year.
We are proud of our focus on staff welfare and well-being and as a newly merged team have worked hard to engender a team spirit that shows in the commitment of the whole team.
We host various specialities- midwives, community nursing, podiatry, physiotherapy, speech and language, urology etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents- job description and person specification.
It is essential that the successful applicant has achieved a minimum of 1 years pharmacy technician training in the NHS.
The applicant will also be expected to complete the appropriate pathway training for pharmacy technicians if they have not already done so. This is an 18 month course supported by the PCN and the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents- job description and person specification.
It is essential that the successful applicant has achieved a minimum of 1 years pharmacy technician training in the NHS.
The applicant will also be expected to complete the appropriate pathway training for pharmacy technicians if they have not already done so. This is an 18 month course supported by the PCN and the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or near completion or equivalent (essential)
- Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks
- Ability to follow procedures and processes
- Commitment to continuing professional development and training
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- High level of concentration
- Strong communication
- Professional and caring approach
- Ability to meet set targets
- Team player
- Ability to work alone or as part of the team
- IT literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or near completion or equivalent (essential)
- Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks
- Ability to follow procedures and processes
- Commitment to continuing professional development and training
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- High level of concentration
- Strong communication
- Professional and caring approach
- Ability to meet set targets
- Team player
- Ability to work alone or as part of the team
- IT literate
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.