Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is seeking to recruit a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive clinical team in general practice. This position is available for both full-time and part-time work.
As a member of our established team, which includes pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff, you will contribute to our medicine management program. This program involves conducting medication reviews for all our patients. If you are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care and possess the determination and drive to tackle challenges, you will thrive within our Primary Care Network (PCN).
In this role, you will receive support to complete the Primary Care Education Pathway through the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE).
The job description provides a detailed overview of responsibilities, along with a personal specification. This document outlines the essential and desirable skills and knowledge criteria that will be used for shortlisting candidates. Please refer to the attached full job description for more information.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
To be eligible for this position, you must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- A Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and be a qualified and registered pharmacy technician.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Experience as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy settings.
- Proficiency in using electronic record systems and spreadsheets.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning through ongoing education, training, and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a strong clinical knowledge base.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively multitask while managing frequent interruptions.
Primary Responsibilities and Benefits:
- Take on genuine responsibility from day one.
- Work with a strong social purpose.
- Enjoy a permanent employment contract.
- Receive a competitive salary with increments based on professional development.
- Become a member of the NHS pension scheme.
- Get support for your personal and professional development.
- Access excellent training and development opportunities.
- Benefit from a generous total of 30 days of annual leave, plus eight bank holidays (on a pro-rata basis), with additional leave accruing with your continuous years of service in the NHS. This policy promotes a healthy work-life balance and rewards your commitment to the healthcare profession.
- Utilize available bike rack and shower facilities.
- Enjoy convenient access to the A12, with routes to London and Ipswich.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
Please note that this position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a disclosure submission will be required to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.