Job overview

City Health Care Partnership Primary Care Service has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate colleague to work within our pharmacy team in Primary Care. Applications are welcome from candidates with excellent communication skills and a passion for high quality patient focused care, with an interest and desire to work within our growing high quality pharmacy team.

You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualifications and must have a current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council to be considered for this role. You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a multi-disciplinary team. 

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the supply of medicines in a primary care setting.

The pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a Senior technician to carry out roles associated with a Primary Care Technician such as medicines reconciliation, answering medication queries, supporting patients to manage their medication, undertaking medicines management audits , and ensuring services have standard operating procedures in place for the handling of medicines.

The technician will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters, Ensuring the delivery of patient focused pharmacy services in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Conduct, NHS Pharmacy Regulations, Company Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and all other statutory requirements.

The technician will represent the organisation when required at appropriate local, regional and national training groups.

Will work flexibly to meet the needs of the services.

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. 

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

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