Chevin Medical Practice

Pharmacy Technician (PCN)

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Job summary

The role is well-supported by an experienced pharmacy team and we encourage personal development.

Whilst we are looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician, we are happy to consider less hours.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description.

Support the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed.

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes, and other primary care settings.

About us

Pharmacy Technician opportunity based in the Otley Primary Care Network (PCN) supporting three medical practices (Chevin, Aireborough and Westgate).

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0779-23-0001

Job locations

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)

3 Bridge Street

Otley

LS21 1BQ


Aireborough Family Practice

1 Suffolk Court

Yeadon

Leeds

LS19 7JN


Westgate Medical Centre

Westgate

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 3HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description.

Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities cover clinical, technical and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description.

Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities cover clinical, technical and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or
  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent with underpinning knowledge.
  • Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Evidence of commitment to continued professional development in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Must be prepared to complete the CPPE General Practice Pharmacy Technician Training Pathway.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of any pharmacy sector as a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician.
  • Experience in managing own day to day workload using SOPs and clearly defined occupational policies and relevant regulations.
  • Experience of working as part of a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or
  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent with underpinning knowledge.
  • Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Evidence of commitment to continued professional development in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Must be prepared to complete the CPPE General Practice Pharmacy Technician Training Pathway.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of any pharmacy sector as a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician.
  • Experience in managing own day to day workload using SOPs and clearly defined occupational policies and relevant regulations.
  • Experience of working as part of a team.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chevin Medical Practice

Address

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)

3 Bridge Street

Otley

LS21 1BQ


Employer's website

https://www.chevinmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chevin Medical Practice

Address

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)

3 Bridge Street

Otley

LS21 1BQ


Employer's website

https://www.chevinmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Diane Mulligan

diane.mulligan@nhs.net

01943858300

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0779-23-0001

Job locations

Chevin Medical Practice (Otley x 2 and Bramhope)

3 Bridge Street

Otley

LS21 1BQ


Aireborough Family Practice

1 Suffolk Court

Yeadon

Leeds

LS19 7JN


Westgate Medical Centre

Westgate

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 3HD


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