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PCN Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 31 October 2025
Billingham and Norton PCN is seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to develop and support medicines optimisation work across the 7 GP practices in our PCN. An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking pharmacy team and work in an integrated way alongside primary care colleagues.
This is a fixed 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in an apatient-facing role and working alongside other technician and pharmacist resource you will support the GP surgeries within Billingham and Norton. We are keen to hear from technicians of all backgrounds and level of experience.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician will need to be committed 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 practice staff, and to work effectively as part of a team.
It is a requirement of the role to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Primary care experience would be an advantage however is not essential. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Applicants will need to be computer literate, confident in working independently, able to prioritise workload and want to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
The post holder will:
* Support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines.
* Improve prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network.
* Undertake patient-facing and support roles to ensure effective medicines use.
* Provide support to GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception teams with medicines-related queries and medication reviews.
* Continually develop clinical knowledge and skills, applying those skills to work plan projects to improve patient care.
* The Pharmacy Technician will undergo clinical supervision and mentorship from the Clinical Pharmacists.
About us
Billingham & Norton Primary Care Network (PCN) is an innovative, enthusiastic and forward looking collaboration of GP practices looking after the health and wellbeing of our patients. Our PCN consists of seven practices looking after over 51,000 patients. Our PCN is committed to developing a skilled workforce that can maximise the delivery of safe, high-quality and value for money healthcare services for the benefit of our local population.
Job responsibilities
The PCN Pharmacy Technician will need to be committed to improving health and putting patients first across the Primary Care Network. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, other pharmacy colleagues, hospital and practice staff, and to work effectively as part of a team.
* Support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines.
* Improve prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network.
* Undertake patient-facing and support roles to ensure effective medicines use.
* Provide support to GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception teams with medicines-related queries and medication reviews.
* Continually develop clinical knowledge and skills, applying those skills to work plan projects to improve patient care.
* The Pharmacy Technician will undergo clinical supervision and mentorship from the Clinical Pharmacists and the Senior Clinical Pharmacist.
Qualifications
* BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences / NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Enrolled on or qualified from Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP).
Knowledge and skills
* Good clinical knowledge.
* Good understanding of Primary Care structure and General Practice.
* Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
* Organisational skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Computer literate including Microsoft office packages and web-based searching.
* Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.
* Be able to travel freely and travel between multiple sites on a daily basis.
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
* Flexible working approach.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Knowledge of GP clinical computer systems.
* Valid driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis.
Experience
* Experience of patient consultation.
* Experience of working with GPs.
* Post qualification experience in community pharmacy, secondary care or primary care.
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.
Person Specification
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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