Network Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high achieving team. We are a forward thinking and innovative Primary Care Network in Manchester looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We provide inclusive, high quality healthcare to diverse communities. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise reinvesting in our patients, and our staff.The role is well supported by a lead Pharmacist and is fully integrated into our clinical team. You will be an experienced Pharmacy Technician with an understanding of General Practice / Primary Care. You will have experience of working with the general public.About the OrganisationThe Robert Darbishire Practice Ltd is a not for profit, local, social enterprise and all profits are re-invested back into the service.The organisation operates on three sites, The Robert Darbishire Practice (Rusholme), The Whitswood Practice (Alexandra Park) and New Bank Health Centre (Longsight). Our practices are in inner city areas with a diverse, multicultural population.We have a large and supportive team and all of our staff (including the GPs) are employed by RDP Ltd. The organisation is run by a Board of Directors made up of the senior clinical and non-clinical staff.About YouYou will be an experienced Pharmacy Technician. You will have an excellent understanding of prescribing issues in general practice and primary care.You will be able to communicate and work well within the wider Primary Health Care Team as well as having the confidence to work independently. Enthusiastic and flexible you will have a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care for all our patients. As they are a diverse and multicultural population, excellent people skills and an awareness of equality and diversity issues are essential.The post is full time and permanent. Times are to be arranged but will be between 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. You will also need to be able to work on Saturday mornings 9.00 a.m. - 13.00 p.m. on a rota basis (this is currently expected to be four per year).You will also need to fulfil our remaining essential criteria (see person specification).Professional DevelopmentThe Practice team offers a welcoming and supportive environment with a comprehensive induction process. There are excellent professional development opportunities to support revalidation. Our Tuesday Development Meetings provide protected time every week to meet with colleagues and we hold weekly educational sessions with colleagues and invited speakers. As for all our allied healthcare professionals you will work as part of the team and be supported to develop your role and your continued professional development. The care of our staff is as important as the care we provide for patients. We are a close, fun team who support and look after each other and we think our results speak for themselves.If you are a person who can think differently, break down barriers and improve patients’ lives then we want to hear from you.Find out moreThe Job Description provides more information about the post.You are very welcome to visit us to see what we can offer – please let us know and we will be happy to arrange it. If you are interested we would love to talk to you and tell you why you should work with us! Please call Jennifer Lester, Central Administration Team Manager, who can arrange a visit or to speak further with Dr Miah, GP / Director or Lizzie Lee Hoyle, Senior Pharmacist.To apply please use the NHS Jobs application system. Your application must explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 November 2020Please note that you will need to be available for interview week commencing 9 November 2020. These are likely to be held by Zoom.We look forward to receiving your application.The Robert Darbishire Practice, Rusholme Health Centre, Walmer Street, Manchester, M14 5NP. We are an equal opportunities employer.