Job summary Launceston Close Surgery in Winsford is looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician for 30 - 34 hours per week to join our friendly practice team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in general practice and hold a nationally recognised qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technician. The candidate must also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have achieved or be working towards the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP). Main duties of the job To assist the Pharmacist with the co-ordination of patient care activities to include docman, medication queries, co-ordinating various clinics and appointments to aid patient care and achieve targets set by the various organisations. To ensure continuity and care for all patients taking medication and to form good working relationships with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and other healthcare providers. To support the Practice Manager and Pharmacist with regards to targets for QOF, IIF, PCN DES, Prescribing Incentive Scheme and other targets set by various organisations. This is a developing role and further support, and training will be provided as and when necessary. About us The practice has approximately 5,400 patients and we are high achievers for QOF and other patient related and contract related targets. The practice is a very family orientated practice of many years standing and has a variety of healthcare professionals and admin staff including GPs, a pharmacist, practice nurses, a healthcare assistant, a GP Assistant, plus reception and admin staff. We are one of 5 practices who form part of Winsford Primary Care Network and work closely with the other 4 practices to provide a range of services across a total PCN population of approximately 38,000 patients in Winsford. Our PCN includes Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Care Co-ordinators, Social Prescribing Link Workers and GP Assistants. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,464 to £26,600 a year pro rata based on 30 hours per week Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2746-25-0000 Job locations Launceston Close 9 - 10 Launceston Close Winsford Cheshire CW7 1LY Job description Job responsibilities The job description for this post has been added as a separate file and can be found under supporting information. Job description Job responsibilities The job description for this post has been added as a separate file and can be found under supporting information. Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care. Qualifications Essential The candidate must hold a nationally recognised qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The ideal candidate must also be willing to complete the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) if not already done so. Desirable The candidate will ideally have already completed the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) or be working towards it. Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care. Qualifications Essential The candidate must hold a nationally recognised qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The ideal candidate must also be willing to complete the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) if not already done so. Desirable The candidate will ideally have already completed the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) or be working towards it. 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 Launceston Close Surgery Address Launceston Close 9 - 10 Launceston Close Winsford Cheshire CW7 1LY Employer's website https://www.launcestonclosesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)