About this role
Job summary
1 year fixed-term contract Pharmacy Technician (maternity cover) 37.5hrs pw
Boroughbury Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, HCAs, Physiotherapists and support teams in a warm and welcoming General Practice setting in the heart of Peterborough.
Recently awarded 'Outstanding' by CQC, BMC has a passion for education, training and research. We are seeking a qualified, full-time Pharmacy Technician to come and join us for a 1 year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
-QOF audits
-MHRA/CAS alerts
-Eclipse live
-Cost effective switches
-Clinic letters / discharge letters
-Medication reviews
-Governance inc. stock checks/date checking/ordering
-Research
About us
BMC Paston is a warm and welcoming practice with a passion for education, training and development. Working across 3 sites, we have practices in the city centre, Werrington and Paston.
To find out more about us please visit:
www.boroughburymedicalcentre.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
At Boroughbury Medical Centrewe recognise the scope and potential of Pharmacy Technicians and the contribution they can make to modern General Practice.
The face of Primary Care is changing, and we will support and mentor our Pharmacy Technicians to deliver medication reviews, research, reports, audits, contribute to QOF work, drive safety and performance in a busy, modern, General Practice setting.
Our current Pharmacy Technicians have gone on to undertake specialist practitioner qualifications in Diabetes and Asthma, they are reviewing long-term conditions, delivering health checks, administering flu vaccines, planning and managing their own workload (under the supervision of our GPs, nurses and pharmacists), and training and developing junior members of the department.
Individual interests and passions are encouraged to flourish and develop. We have a pathway for career progression, within a friendly, diverse and supportive team.
If you are looking for a more practical and hands-on role, we are the surgery for you!
The Pharmacy Technician will need to have excellent interpersonal/communication skills and be able to work independently as well as part of our team.
Boroughbury Medical Centre has a dynamic, motivated and friendly team with a passion for education and development. We are a registered training practice and are actively involved in research. BMC is housed in modern, purpose-built premises, caring for a diverse patient population of over 48,000 patients across 3 sites. We have a very experienced and highly skilled clinical team of Doctors, ACPs, Nurses, Paramedics, HCAs, 6 Clinical Pharmacists and 3 Pharmacy Technicians.
For more information, please see: www.boroughburymedicalcentre.co.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC/NVQ3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical sciences Professional registration with GPhC
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 Boroughbury Medical Centre
Address Craig Street
Peterborough
PE1 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.boroughburymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)