About this role
Job summary
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to make a real difference in primary care?
Mid Norfolk Healthcare is seeking two enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technicians to join our established PCN pharmacy team. Ideally CPPE pathway qualified (or willing to undertake the qualification), you will play a key role in supporting our Mid Norfolk PCN member GP practice(s) while also contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services across the wider PCN.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of primary care, combining practice based patient support with wider service improvement, medicines optimisation and neighbourhood focused working as the NHS transitions towards integrated neighbourhood teams.
You will report directly to the PCN Lead Pharmacy Technician, work collaboratively with Pharmacy Technicians across the PCN, and receive professional oversight and support from the PCN Lead Clinical Pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
This position offers more than traditional PCN Pharmacy Technician responsibilities. Whilst supporting a designated practice, you will be part of a collaborative PCN wide pharmacy team helping shape the future of pharmacy services across Mid Norfolk.
We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy innovation, collaborative working and service development, and who want to help build integrated pharmacy services that support patients, practices and neighbourhood teams.
About us
Mid Norfolk Healthcare provides PCN services to the practices within Mid Norfolk PCN. We work as a well established and collaborative network of practices serving patients across the Dereham and surrounding areas, including:
Elmham SurgeryMattishall & Lenwade SurgeriesOrchard SurgeryShipdham SurgeryTheatre Royal SurgeryOur PCN pharmacy team is highly valued and continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of our patients and practices. We have an ambitious vision for the future and are investing in developing services that support integrated, neighbourhood based care.
Why join us?
Be part of a forward thinking team making a difference at the heart of primary care.Work with multiple practices with opportunities to shape how pharmacy support is delivered.Access to continuous professional development and training.A role that evolves with you, offering variety, autonomy and impact.Ready to apply?
If you are a motivated Pharmacy Technician who enjoys collaborative working, wants to help shape the future of primary care pharmacy services and is passionate about improving outcomes for patients, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and become part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-quality care across Mid Norfolk PCN.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached job description for more information.
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of care offered to patients of Mid Norfolk Primary Care Network.
As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you will:
Work closely with GPs, practice teams, Clinical Pharmacists, community pharmacies, care homes and wider health and care partners. Contribute to the development of standardised pharmacy processes and pathways across the PCN. Participate in service and workforce development as the PCN progresses towards neighbourhood based working. Support data collection, reporting and evaluation of pharmacy services and patient outcomes. Actively contribute to PCN pharmacy meetings, training sessions and service improvement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Good understanding of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing principles. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience using Patient clinical systems.
Desirable
CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway qualified. Previous experience working within Primary Care Networks or General Practice. Experience of SystmOne and prescribing optimisation tools. Experience of Anima digital healthcare platform. Understanding of NHS primary care structures and neighbourhood working.
Experience Essential
Qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy. Demonstrate experience of working with other clinical professionals/as part of multi-disciplinary teams to influence patient care.
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working in a GP Practice.
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 Mid Norfolk Healthcare Ltd
Address Mid Norfolk Healthcare Ltd
Mid Norfolk PCN Practices
Dereham and Surrounding Area
Norfolk
NR19 2EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://midnorfolkpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)