Job summary
Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician
Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a dynamic organisation working in a changing environment making significant improvements in the delivery of health and health care services for our population of approximately 630,000. The county covers a large geographical area made up of approximately 72 GP practices within 15 Primary Care Networks covering a mixture of rural and urban areas. Gloucestershire ICB is committed to developing a skilled workforce that can maximise the delivery of safe, high quality and value for money healthcare services for the benefit of our local population.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Arcana Casey in the firstinstance via Arcana.casey1@nhs.net or by calling 07385 490276.
The closing date for applications is 8th October 2023 and shortlisted candidates will beinvited to interview on 18th October 2023. Face to face interviews will be held at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG. At our discretion, or in extremis, we may utilise MSTeams to undertake virtual interviews.
Main duties of the job
Medicines optimisation is a key work area for the ICB. We employ a well-established team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and independent prescribing pharmacists to support General Practice in county. We are now seeking to appoint additional technicians to this countywide team.
Successful applicants for the Pharmacy Technician roles will support a number of GP
Practices as directed by and supported by the ICBs Medicines Optimisation Team. Fulltime or part-time working hours are welcomed.
As well as offering portfolio working ,where applicable.
About us
Our NHS Gloucestershire
Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and
buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also
brings partners together to ensure the counties NHS provides the best possible
care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to
high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better
place for the future.
From 1 September
2023, ICB headquarters will be at Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG, which will
be the main base for all staff.
More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants for the Pharmacy Technician roles will support a number of GP Practices as directed by and supported by the ICBs Medicines Optimisation Team. Fulltime or part-time working hours are welcomed.
The main focusses of this role will be to support medicines management initiatives across prescribing areas and assist with the delivery of local prescribing improvement plans.
Applicants will support safe, evidence based, clinically and cost effective prescribing. All applicants will be required to hold current GPhC registration with Technicians qualified to NVQ Level 3. Previous experience of working in a GP practice is desirable but not essential. You will be computer literate; confident in working independently; able to prioritise workload; and have an understanding of project management skills. You will be well organised, self-motivated and work well as part of a team. Due to the nature of this role, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for countywide travel is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants for the Pharmacy Technician roles will support a number of GP Practices as directed by and supported by the ICBs Medicines Optimisation Team. Fulltime or part-time working hours are welcomed.
The main focusses of this role will be to support medicines management initiatives across prescribing areas and assist with the delivery of local prescribing improvement plans.
Applicants will support safe, evidence based, clinically and cost effective prescribing. All applicants will be required to hold current GPhC registration with Technicians qualified to NVQ Level 3. Previous experience of working in a GP practice is desirable but not essential. You will be computer literate; confident in working independently; able to prioritise workload; and have an understanding of project management skills. You will be well organised, self-motivated and work well as part of a team. Due to the nature of this role, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for countywide travel is essential.
Person Specification
IT & Project Management
Essential
- Competency in use of IT and commonly used software packages (e.g., MSOffice365)
- Experience of audit
- Experience of project management
- Working knowledge of E-pact2, other relevant data systems and GP practice computer systems
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written and experience of presenting
- Negotiating skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work independently, and plan and organise own movements to deliver agreed work within an agreed time frame.
- Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Able to cope and function effectively when working in a pressurised environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Expertise within Primary Care Medicines Management underpinned by theory and knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy services or BTEC in pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent experience to degree level plus other additional training for supervision in a specific specialism e.g. Primary care, including relevant legislation and policies.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ongoing commitment.
- Demonstrable and significant post qualification experience as a technician in primary care, hospital or community pharmacy.
- Experience of working within primary care.
- Ability to dispense prescriptions, to the highest standard in a pharmacy dispensary situation if required, which will include pharmaceutical technical procedures requiring use of manipulation of tools and a high level of accuracy. E.g., preparation of extemporaneous pharmaceutical preparation.
Person Specification
IT & Project Management
Essential
- Competency in use of IT and commonly used software packages (e.g., MSOffice365)
- Experience of audit
- Experience of project management
- Working knowledge of E-pact2, other relevant data systems and GP practice computer systems
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written and experience of presenting
- Negotiating skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work independently, and plan and organise own movements to deliver agreed work within an agreed time frame.
- Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Able to cope and function effectively when working in a pressurised environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Expertise within Primary Care Medicines Management underpinned by theory and knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy services or BTEC in pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent experience to degree level plus other additional training for supervision in a specific specialism e.g. Primary care, including relevant legislation and policies.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ongoing commitment.
- Demonstrable and significant post qualification experience as a technician in primary care, hospital or community pharmacy.
- Experience of working within primary care.
- Ability to dispense prescriptions, to the highest standard in a pharmacy dispensary situation if required, which will include pharmaceutical technical procedures requiring use of manipulation of tools and a high level of accuracy. E.g., preparation of extemporaneous pharmaceutical preparation.
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).
