NhsJobs Kingston Upon Thames

An exciting

opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill,

Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients,

based in four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role will be based

at The Churchill Medical Centre and The Orchard Practice.

This is a unique

opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent

communication skills to join us. We

already work with a team of prescribing clerks and a clinical pharmacist across

our practices and are keen to expand our team.

The role will support the practice teams within our

network to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for

repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and

maximising patient outcomes. The Pharmacy Technicians will work alongside prescribing clerks and clinical pharmacists

as well as with the GPs and Nurses based in the practices.

The role will be a

mix of in house service development with the opportunity for patient facing work

and will require a commitment to improving health and putting patients

first. Key qualities will be the ability

to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community

pharmacists, hospital and PCN staff, and to work effectively as part of a team.

Prior experience working

in general practice or a similar role would be an advantage, but candidates

from all backgrounds will be considered.

The

successful candidate will need registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

and have a BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in

pharmaceutical sciences. A sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy is

also required.

We can offer a

range of benefits to the successful candidate including six weeks annual

leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of

supporting further training and development for staff.

If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we

would be keen to hear from you. Informal

visits to the practice and further discussion about the role can be arranged,

please contact Joanna Hoppe ([email protected])

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.

Job description

An exciting

opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill,

Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients,

based in four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role will be based

at The Churchill Medical Centre and The Orchard Practice.

This is a unique

opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent

communication skills to join us. We

already work with a team of prescribing clerks and a clinical pharmacist across

our practices and are keen to expand our team.

The role will support the practice teams within our

network to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for

repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and

maximising patient outcomes. The Pharmacy Technicians will work alongside prescribing clerks and clinical pharmacists

as well as with the GPs and Nurses based in the practices.

The role will be a

mix of in house service development with the opportunity for patient facing work

and will require a commitment to improving health and putting patients

first. Key qualities will be the ability

to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community

pharmacists, hospital and PCN staff, and to work effectively as part of a team.

Prior experience working

in general practice or a similar role would be an advantage, but candidates

from all backgrounds will be considered.

The

successful candidate will need registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

and have a BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in

pharmaceutical sciences. A sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy is

also required.

We can offer a

range of benefits to the successful candidate including six weeks annual

leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of

supporting further training and development for staff.

If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we

would be keen to hear from you. Informal

visits to the practice and further discussion about the role can be arranged,

please contact Joanna Hoppe ([email protected])

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.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Kingston Upon Thames?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Churchill Medical Centre is £30900.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Kingston Upon Thames varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Churchill Medical Centre have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Churchill Medical Centre across the UK. Browse all Churchill Medical Centre roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Kingston Upon Thames?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Kingston Upon Thames across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Kingston Upon Thames pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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