Pharmacy Technician
This post is funded through the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). Applicants must meet the current NHS England ARRS eligibility requirements in place at the time of appointment.
Hours: 20 hours per week
Reporting to: Kerry Blundell
Accountable to: Partners and Practice Business Manager
Join Our Team
We are looking for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and forward-thinking Primary Care Network (PCN) team.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines while working as an integral member of our multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, medicines reconciliation, prescribing safety and patient-facing support, helping to improve health outcomes across our practice population.
You'll work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, nurses, community pharmacies and the wider healthcare team to deliver high-quality care and contribute to service improvements that benefit our patients.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Pharmacy Technician, you will:
- Support medicines optimisation and safe prescribing across the practice.
- Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and transfers of care.
- Assist with repeat prescribing processes and medication record maintenance.
- Respond to medication-related queries from patients and carers.
- Support prescribing safety audits, quality improvement projects and clinical governance activities.
- Monitor and support the safe use of high-risk medicines in line with practice protocols.
- Lead on identifying and supporting patients with hypertension and raised blood pressure, working within agreed competencies and clinical protocols.
- Promote medication adherence and provide lifestyle advice to support cardiovascular health.
- Support QOF, enhanced services and prescribing incentive schemes.
- Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, secondary care providers and PCN colleagues to improve continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data collection, audits and reporting.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Passionate about improving patient care through safe and effective medicines management.
- Organised, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail.
- Committed to continuous learning, quality improvement and delivering excellent patient care.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Meets the GPhC qualification requirements for Pharmacy Technicians.
- Enrolled on, undertaking or completed an approved Primary Care Pharmacy training pathway (such as the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or equivalent).
- Experience working as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
- Experience supporting medicines optimisation and handling medication-related queries.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Experience working within General Practice, Primary Care or a Primary Care Network.
- Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation.
- Experience supporting QOF, enhanced services and quality improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of hypertension management and cardiovascular disease prevention.
- Experience supporting care homes and multidisciplinary teams.
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
- A supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Protected learning and continuing professional development.
- The opportunity to develop specialist skills in medicines optimisation and long-term condition management.
- A rewarding role where you'll make a real difference to patient safety and outcomes.
Why Join Us?
Our practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We value every member of our team and are committed to creating an environment where colleagues are supported to develop their skills and progress their careers.
If you're an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career in Primary Care and make a meaningful impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our local community.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
