PCN Pharmacy Technician
Job summary
Icknield Primary Care Network PCN is recruiting Pharmacy Technicians to support the well-established clinical pharmacy team based within the Primary Care Network in line with the new Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) Specification.
This role will provide technical support to the Clinical Pharmacists and other pharmacy services within General Practice and the PCN to ensure professional operational standards and excellence in pharmaceutical care and safety are maintained.
The post holder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient facing role, based either remotely or within a member GP Practice, but working for all GP Practices across the PCN as required.
This post is part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for PCNs funded by NHS England
and includes funded access to the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway with support from a Senior Pharmacist mentor and colleagues who have already completed the pathway.
This role will be based in multiple locations, including Ashwell Surgery (which also has a site in Bassingbourn), among others within Icknield PCN
Main duties of the job
Working under Supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist the Pharmacy Technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the Practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.
Salary: Up to £29,975 a year dependent upon qualifications & experience (pro rata for part time working).
Work Locations: This role will be based at multiple locations, including Ashwell Surgery (which also has a site at Bassingbourn).
For full details of the role and the job description/person specification, please see the NHS Jobs website: PCN Pharmacy Technician
How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a covering email to Zion Marshall, at zion.marshall@nhs.net .
Closing Date for Applications: 31st July 2025
Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.