Central North Leeds Primary Care Network (PCN) are looking to expand their pharmacy team,working at the heart of the PCN to deliver excellent pharmacy-led services to our population. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join our established team, to work alongside and provide complementary skills to our existing clinical teams, whilst building strong effective working relationships to improve care and services to our patients.We will support you to develop your role, including enrolment on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway from CPPE. Peer support will be provided by pharmacy colleagues within the PCN and the Leeds pharmacy network.Applications are welcome from pharmacy technicians with patient-facing experience from any sector. An evidenced interest in working in general practice is essential.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to:Work with practices enabling them to develop and apply systems for safer prescribingDevelop good relationships between local community pharmacies and the PCN pharmacy teamDevelop and deliver medicines-related training for primary care colleaguesDeal with management of medicines on transfer of careConnect and communicate well with people who take medications, keeping them at the heart of the service you offer and enabling them to understand and manage their condition and their medicines effectively for themselvesAddress health inequalities and proactively reach people from all communitiesPlease Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.For an informal discussion about the job, please contact Chloe Firth, Senior PCN Pharmacist chloe.firth@nhs.net 07793764659Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
