Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacy technician to join our like-minded PCN. We endeavour to find the best pharmacy talent to join our team. The successful pharmacy technician candidate will play an important role in complementing our clinical pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Pharmacy Technician to work over The Old School Surgery in Stoney Stanton.
The starting salary for this role is £27,481.13. Once the candidate has successfully completed the probation period the salary will increase to £28,420.00. After 18 months the salary will further increase to £28,927.50.
The post holder must have completed their CPPE.
Main Duties of the Job
It is a requirement of the role to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. We are seeking a pharmacy technician preferably with previous experience of working in primary care.
The post holder will:
1. Support the role of PCN Clinical Pharmacists in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
2. Perform medicines improvement work to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing under the supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist.
3. Improve the use of medicines and help patients with medication adherence.
4. Assist with medication safety monitoring systems (e.g. high-risk drugs).
5. Liaise with clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries.
6. Monitor practice prescribing and adherence to practice, local and national prescribing policies.
7. Improve service and quality through mechanisms such as audits.
8. Support with the requirements as outlined in the PCN DES, including but not limited to providing additional hours for Extended Access.
About Us
Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd is a successful well-established GP Federation based in West Leicestershire. The Federation represents 12 GP Practices, under three Primary Care Networks within Hinckley & Bosworth and has a real drive, ambition and enthusiasm to be actively involved in the care beyond the traditional surgery front door, ensuring that patients can access high quality, responsive integrated care.
Our Visions and Values are:
* Creating accessible patient-centred healthcare
* Delivering better healthcare, closer to home
* Working collaboratively with local services
* Improving lives of patients, carers and practice staff in Hinckley & Bosworth
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
* Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
* Experience of working within primary care
Skills and Knowledge
* Understanding of prescribing and medicines management issues
* Awareness of GP budgets and funding systems
* Good clinical pharmaceutical knowledge including terminology
* Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
* Good communication skills, verbal and written
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks effectively whilst also supporting others
* Ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism
* Works effectively independently and as part of a team
* Demonstrates attention to detail, able to work accurately, identify errors quickly and easily
* Adaptable and flexible
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* Willing and able to travel throughout the four practices within the PCN, as required (therefore, require a UK driving Licence and access to a vehicle)
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.
Employer Name
Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd
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