Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is looking to recruit a clinical pharmacy technician to join our supportive clinical team in general practice. This position is available for both full-time and part-time work.

As a member of our established team of pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff, you will contribute to our medicine management program, which includes conducting medication reviews for all our patients. If you are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and have the determination and drive to face challenges head-on, you will thrive within our Primary Care Network (PCN).

In this role, you will receive support to complete the primary care education pathway through the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE).

Main duties of the job

• A qualified and registered pharmacy technician with a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Proficiency in using electronic record systems and spreadsheets.
• Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning through education, training, and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid clinical knowledge base.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and to multitask while managing frequent interruptions.

About us

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is a long-established, award-winning, forward-thinking training practice. We are based over two surgery sites within 10 minutes of each other, serving the population of Stanway & Prettygate in Colchester, Essex. We hold monthly meetings and training sessions and have a diverse team of clinicians, including first contact physio, pharmacists, ANP/NP, care coordinator, social prescriber, health coach, GP Assistant and an award-winning team of mental health workers.

Benefits include:

• Genuine responsibility from day one.
• The opportunity to work with a strong social purpose.
• A permanent employment contract.
• A competitive salary with increments based on professional development.
• Membership in the NHS pension scheme.
• Support for your personal and professional development.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy an impressive total of 30 days of annual leave, along with eight bank holidays (pro-rata), all of which increase with your continuous years of service in the NHS. This generous leave policy not only promotes a healthy work-life balance but also rewards your commitment and dedication to the healthcare profession.
• Bike rack available.
• Shower facilities.
• Convenient access to the A12, with routes to London and Ipswich.