Job summary
City Health Care Partnership Primary Care Service has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate colleague to work within our pharmacy team in Primary Care. Applications are welcome from candidates with excellent communication skills and a passion for high quality patient focused care, with an interest and desire to work within our growing high quality pharmacy team.
You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualifications and must have a current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council to be considered for this role. You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the supply of medicines in a primary care setting.
The pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a Senior technician to carry out roles associated with a Primary Care Technician such as medicines reconciliation, answering medication queries, supporting patients to manage their medication, undertaking medicines management audits , and ensuring services have standard operating procedures in place for the handling of medicines.
The technician will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters, Ensuring the delivery of patient focused pharmacy services in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Conduct, NHS Pharmacy Regulations, Company Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and all other statutory requirements.
The technician will represent the organisation when required at appropriate local, regional and national training groups.
Will work flexibly to meet the needs of the services.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above (new level 4-9) in English Language, Maths, Science and one other as a minimum or recognised equivalent
- Completion of BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (as part of development role) or equivalent with underpinning knowledge (including an ACT qualification)
- GPhC Pharmacy Technician registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a technician in a pharmacy setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Knowledge and experience of medicines reconciliation
- Computer literate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and EPOS
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning / CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above (new level 4-9) in English Language, Maths, Science and one other as a minimum or recognised equivalent
- Completion of BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (as part of development role) or equivalent with underpinning knowledge (including an ACT qualification)
- GPhC Pharmacy Technician registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a technician in a pharmacy setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Knowledge and experience of medicines reconciliation
- Computer literate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and EPOS
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning / CPD
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).