Job summary Broxbourne Alliance PCN is looking to recruit a qualified pharmacy technician to join our experienced team on a full-time basis. This position will be an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries and will be based in one of our practices in the Broxbourne PCN. We are a friendly and supportive group of practices and have a growing network of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Main duties of the job Support the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians as the point of contact for medicines related matters. Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines. Issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency. Encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the practice. Undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care. Update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken. Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care Monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy. Support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e- consultations, telehealth and telemedicine. About us Broxbourne Alliance is a busy Primary Care Network supporting four local practices; Abbey Road Surgery, Cuffley and Goffs Oak Medical Centre, The Maples Health Centre, Warden Lodge Medical Centre. We are a forward thinking PCN covering a diverse patient population of around 45,000 patients. The successful candidate will join a motivated and fully engaged team who strive to offer our patients a mix of medical and holistic care ensuring that we are able to help our most hard to reach and vulnerable patients. We are committed to tackling health inequalities and work closely with other stakeholders and community teams to achieve this. As an employer we look at supporting work life balance and professional development is important to us. We will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits to our employees: NHS pension Competitive salary based on experience Supportive and friendly environment Flexible working hours 25 days holiday a year Peer support CPD Support with training and development For any further information or if you would like to arrange an informal chat, please contact: trisha.featley1nhs.net Date posted 01 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8809 Job locations The Maples Health Centre Vancouver Lane Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 6FD Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GSCE in Maths, English and science or equivalent. NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent. Desirable NVQ level 3 (or working towards) in pharmacy services or equivalent Experience Essential Experience working in a primary care setting. Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services. Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS. An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GSCE in Maths, English and science or equivalent. NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent. Desirable NVQ level 3 (or working towards) in pharmacy services or equivalent Experience Essential Experience working in a primary care setting. Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services. Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS. An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners. 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 Primary Care Careers Address The Maples Health Centre Vancouver Lane Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 6FD Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)