Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PCN Pharmacy Technician to join our ever-expanding team within Tadcaster and Selby Rural PCN working within the Practices. Tadcaster and Selby Rural (TaSR) PCN are a well established 3 Practice PCN with approximately 32,000 patients, covering the large geographical area surrounding Tadcaster, Sherburn-in-Elmet and South Milford. The right candidate should be caring, dedicated and compassionate. They will also need an open and flexible attitude towards working with a variety of different patient needs. Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong time and case management abilities are also needed. The Pharmacy Technician will play an important role within the Practice and complement the more clinical work of the PCN Pharmacists, through the utilisation of their technical skillset. General tasks will include important audits, discharge management, prescription issuing, and other work generated by the PCN Practices and Pharmacists. The post holder will be supported by Clinical Pharmacists working for the other Practices within the PCN. The successful candidate should have a passion and drive for providing high quality and personalised care. General Practice experience is desirable but not essential. The postholder will be required to enrol on the General Practice Pharmacy Technician Training Pathway from CPPE if not already completed. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role will be to support the PCN Practices with all aspects of medicines optimisation and reconciliation. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in the medicine's aspects of the role. They will work directly alongside GP's, Advanced Clinical Practitioners as well as other AHP's employed across the PCN. The carrying out of medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration, supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews and outcomes. Support the PCN Practices to achieve local QoF, QIPP and other locally commissioned services including the enhanced service. Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Support any national vaccination program in a clinical capacity (covid vaccinations). Telephone medicines support Management of medicines in a care home setting Reviewing of safer prescribing and prescribing safety alerts. Support care homes with medication requests and management of ERD's. Undertaking clinical audits and reporting findings back to the wider Practice and PCN team. The postholder should have an understanding of the wider health, social, economic and environmental factors impacting patients. An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of safe prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing. About us The Clinical Pharmacy contract will be held by South Milford Surgery on behalf of Tadcaster and Selby Rural PCN. The successful candidate/s may be working in one or all of the PCN Practices (South Milford Surgery, Tadcaster Medical Centre and Sherburn Group Practice). The PCN works over 3 Practice sites, has 1 Clinical Director and is managed by the Practice Managers and PCN Manager. The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, to include participation in an annual performance review, ongoing continuous professional development, learning and performance. The postholder will support the quality, diversity and rights of the patient, careers and colleagues to include acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures, policies and legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients carers. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number A2991-25-0003 Job locations 14 High Street South Milford Leeds LS25 5AA Sherburn Group Practice Beech Grove Sherburn In Elmet Leeds LS25 6ED Tadcaster Medical Centre Crab Garth Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS248HD Commer Group Station Road Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9JF Job description Job responsibilities The carrying out of medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration, supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews and outcomes. Support the PCN Practices to achieve local QoF, QIPP and other locally commissioned services including the enhanced service. Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Support any national vaccination program in a clinical capacity (covid vaccinations). Telephone medicines support Management of medicines in a care home setting Reviewing of safer prescribing and prescribing safety alerts. Support care homes with medication requests and management of ERD's. Undertaking clinical audits and reporting findings back to the wider Practice and PCN team. The postholder should have an understanding of the wider health, social, economic and environmental factors impacting patients. An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of safe prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing. Job description Job responsibilities The carrying out of medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration, supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews and outcomes. Support the PCN Practices to achieve local QoF, QIPP and other locally commissioned services including the enhanced service. Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Support any national vaccination program in a clinical capacity (covid vaccinations). Telephone medicines support Management of medicines in a care home setting Reviewing of safer prescribing and prescribing safety alerts. Support care homes with medication requests and management of ERD's. Undertaking clinical audits and reporting findings back to the wider Practice and PCN team. The postholder should have an understanding of the wider health, social, economic and environmental factors impacting patients. An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of safe prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing. Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of General Practice and SystmOne Already undertaken the CPPE pathway (not essential) Understand the aims of PCN's and General Practice Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as set out by GPhC Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of General Practice and SystmOne Already undertaken the CPPE pathway (not essential) Understand the aims of PCN's and General Practice Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as set out by GPhC Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) 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 South Milford Surgery Address 14 High Street South Milford Leeds LS25 5AA Employer's website https://www.southmilfordsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)