Job summary
Ely PCN are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our growing Pharmacy team. The post-holder will offer support to one or two Practices within Ely PCNs.
Our Pharmacy Technicians are valued and supported members of the PCN team, and work closely with clinicians and Pharmacists from our six GP Practices, helping us continue safe and effective prescribing practice and the obvious benefits that brings to our patients.
Supervision, oversight and support will be offered from a
Clinical Pharmacist, and training will be encouraged.
We currently have a team of four pharmacy technicians across the PCN and they have come to be highly appreciated by the all six Network Practices, having delivered clear benefits to GPs, Practice teams, and patients.
Main duties of the job
You will have an enthusiasm for patient safety, service development, personal development, and are likely to have experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting.
Good communication and IT skills will be vital,and you will be qualified and registeredas a Pharmacy Technicianwith the GPhC.
Key tasks include:
- Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
- Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
- Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
- Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
About us
Primary Care Networks formed in 2019 to support the join-up of Primary Care GP services in local clusters across England.
Ely North PCN and Ely South PCN cover the majority of the East Cambridgeshire region. We work closely with one another and have a joint Board and joint management team. Together we are known as Ely Primary Care Networks.
Ely PCNs are keen to support our staff, and are considered a forward-thinking and innovative group.
Ely North PCN member Practices are:
- Cathedral Medical Centre, Ely
- St Marys Surgery, Ely
- St Georges Medical Centre, Littleport
Ely South PCN member Practices are:
- Burwell Surgery
- Haddenham Surgery
- Staploe Medical Centre, Soham
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview
- The role will involve working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and other Practice staff to support safe, effective and efficient prescribing within the Practices. Regular tasks include:
- Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
- Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
- Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
- Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview
- The role will involve working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and other Practice staff to support safe, effective and efficient prescribing within the Practices. Regular tasks include:
- Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
- Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
- Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
- Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade C or above.
- - Appropriately qualified and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- - Evidence of further training and qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- - Managing patient medication.
- - Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately.
Desirable
- - More than three years experience working within Primary Care.
- - Using the SystmOne clinical system.
Additional criteria
Essential
- - Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
- - Satisfactory employment references.
- - Ability to travel easily in the community when required.
Desirable
- - Good fit with the PCN leadership team.
- - Absence of referee concerns / high numbers of patient complaints.
- - Driver with access to vehicle.
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- - Good communicator.
- - Well-organised, diligent, and attentive to detail.
- - Ability to build strong working relationships.
- - Self-motivated and able to prioritise.
- - Works well as part of a team.
- - Resilient; ability to work under pressure and manage personal stress.
- - Enthusiasm to continue to learn and develop.
- - Good fit with Practice and PCN teams.
Desirable
- - Excellent communicator.
- - Excellent IT skills.
- - Excellent fit with Practice and PCN teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade C or above.
- - Appropriately qualified and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- - Evidence of further training and qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- - Managing patient medication.
- - Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately.
Desirable
- - More than three years experience working within Primary Care.
- - Using the SystmOne clinical system.
Additional criteria
Essential
- - Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
- - Satisfactory employment references.
- - Ability to travel easily in the community when required.
Desirable
- - Good fit with the PCN leadership team.
- - Absence of referee concerns / high numbers of patient complaints.
- - Driver with access to vehicle.
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- - Good communicator.
- - Well-organised, diligent, and attentive to detail.
- - Ability to build strong working relationships.
- - Self-motivated and able to prioritise.
- - Works well as part of a team.
- - Resilient; ability to work under pressure and manage personal stress.
- - Enthusiasm to continue to learn and develop.
- - Good fit with Practice and PCN teams.
Desirable
- - Excellent communicator.
- - Excellent IT skills.
- - Excellent fit with Practice and PCN teams.
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).
