Job summary Great Eccleston Health Centre is seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to develop and support medicines optimisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to support our Clinical Pharmacist and developing Medicines Team within the PCN footprint. With support from the Clinical Pharmacist, you will be able to work independently and manage your own workload. You will need excellent communication skills, able to meet targets and to be able to liaise with patients, primary care staff, community pharmacists and other partners. Main duties of the job The Pharmacy Technician will need to be committed to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and practice staff, and to work effectively as part of a team. Full job description available to download About us Great Eccleston health Centre is a rural GP practice with an excellent reputation for patient care and service provision. The Practice serves a community of 7800 patients The Practice is made up of 3 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 1 Clinical Pharmacist and extensive Nursing, Reception and Admin teams. The Practice is forward thinking and recognises the skills and interests of all our team members. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0416-24-0004 Job locations Raikes Road Great Eccleston Preston PR3 0ZA Job description Job responsibilities The Pharmacy Technician will be committed to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and practice staff, and to work effectively as part of a team. It is a requirement of the role to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Primary care experience would be an advantage however is not essential. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills are essential. Applicants will need to be computer literate, confident in working independently, able to prioritise workload and want to work in a multi-disciplinary environment The post holder will: Support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines. Improve prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network Undertake patient facing and support roles to ensure effective medicines use. Provide support to GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception teams, coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews. Play a central role in repeat prescribing processes. Liaise with patients, nursing homes, carers, trusts and community pharmacies, responding to medication queries and updating medical records. Full job description available to download Job description Job responsibilities The Pharmacy Technician will be committed to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and practice staff, and to work effectively as part of a team. It is a requirement of the role to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Primary care experience would be an advantage however is not essential. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills are essential. Applicants will need to be computer literate, confident in working independently, able to prioritise workload and want to work in a multi-disciplinary environment The post holder will: Support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines. Improve prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network Undertake patient facing and support roles to ensure effective medicines use. Provide support to GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception teams, coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews. Play a central role in repeat prescribing processes. Liaise with patients, nursing homes, carers, trusts and community pharmacies, responding to medication queries and updating medical records. Full job description available to download Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Desirable Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Desirable Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges 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 Great Eccleston Health Centre Address Raikes Road Great Eccleston Preston PR3 0ZA Employer's website https://www.greateccleston.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)