Job summary Ranworth Primary Care Network have an exciting opportunity for a PCN pharmacy technician to join our PCN on a full time, permanent basis. The role is covering the Ranworth PCN which is made up of the 4 practices and around 31,000 patients in Clacton on Sea and Frinton on Sea. This position is to commence in April 2025. The post-holder will provide support to the lead clinical pharmacist by assisting with professional advice, technical services and direct support to GPs, nurses, HCAs and other support staff. Main duties of the job Manage repeat prescription requests. Resolve queries and assist with administrative aspects of medicine management as appropriate. Review dates following medication reviews. Facilitate and document correct addition and removal of medications. Coordinate district nurse medication and dressing requests. Coordinate medical device prescription requests. Provide information to patients regarding prescription changes. Implement initiatives to reduce waste of prescribed medicines. About us Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne. Date posted 27 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £16.98 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8379 Job locations Pier Avenue Clacton-on-sea Essex CO15 1NJ 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 Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience Essential Experience working with the general public. Experience of medicines management or dispensing role in the community or within a hospital setting. Experience of working as a pharmacy technician. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience Essential Experience working with the general public. Experience of medicines management or dispensing role in the community or within a hospital setting. Experience of working as a pharmacy technician. 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 Pier Avenue Clacton-on-sea Essex CO15 1NJ Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)