Job Description

About the Role

The Colne Practice has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join our team on a part-time basis for 20-25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.



This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused medicines management services. You will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate medication, including those in care homes and assisted living settings. Additionally, you will support clinical staff in optimising prescribing practices.



The main responsibilities of the role includes:



Request prescriptions accurately and efficiently in accordance with NHS and practice protocols Process repeat prescription requests and liaise with clinicians as needed Provide advice to patients on the safe use of medications, including over-the-counter products where appropriate Support medicines reconciliation and prescription queries Assist in audits and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines management Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other practice staff to support the safe and effective use of medicines Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system (EMIS)

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have the following:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or working towards Experience working in a pharmacy or dispensing role Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality

Desirable:

NVQ Level 3 /Registered Pharmacy Technician (or working towards registration with the GPhC) Previous experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting Familiarity with clinical systems (EMIS) Knowledge of current NHS prescribing policies and guidance Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support non-clinical colleagues Self-motivation and a strong commitment to personal and professional development Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently

About Us

The Colne Practice is a friendly GP practice with a list size of approximately 10,500 patients. Our team comprises 7 GP partners, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists and reception and admin teams.



We offer:
A supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development NHS pension scheme Flexible working options considered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.