Ready to make an impact? Why not consider joining us as a Pharmacy Technician within Hull Division of Modality Partnership!
If you are passionate about medicines optimisation, enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and want to make a real difference to patient care, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and join a team that values Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE).
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Hub at West Hull Health Hub on a part time or full-time basis (22.5 – 37.5 hour per week). This is far more than a traditional Pharmacy Technician role. Working alongside Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, prescribing teams, pharmacy administrators, and supported by innovative digital technologies such as online consultations, you will help deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred prescribing services across the Partnership.
Your expertise will contribute to improving medicines optimisation, supporting patients with their health outcomes, and ensuring prescribing processes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with best practice. If you enjoy problem-solving, embracing innovation, and working as part of a forward-thinking team committed to improving patient care, this could be the role for you.
Why join us?
- NHS pension scheme
- Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Career development and education pathways
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Flexible working options
- Wellbeing support initiatives
If you are interested in learning more, please read on.
Main Duties of the Job
This is a varied and rewarding Pharmacy Technician role combining clinical, technical, and administrative responsibilities within a modern, digitally enabled Pharmacy Hub. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting safe prescribing, medicines optimisation, and high-quality patient care across the Partnership.
Working under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, you will use your technical expertise to support clinicians, improve prescribing processes, and help patients gain the maximum benefit from their medicines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting medicines optimisation and safe prescribing across the Partnership
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and other care transitions
- Supporting repeat prescribing processes and medication reviews
- Assisting with structured medication reviews and high-risk drug monitoring within your competency
- Responding to pharmacy-related patient enquiries and supporting medicines advice services
- Completing prescribing audits and contributing to quality improvement initiatives
- Working collaboratively with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, prescribing teams, and pharmacy administrators
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with prescribing policies and procedures
- Using digital systems and innovative technologies to improve patient access and prescribing efficiency
- Contributing to the ongoing development of the Pharmacy Hub and new models of care
You will need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care. In return, you will be rewarded with a varied role, opportunities to develop specialist pharmacy knowledge, and the chance to help shape innovative pharmacy services within Primary Care.
Overview of Your Organisation
Our Hull practices are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UK's largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing digital technologies and collaborative ways of working that enhance healthcare delivery.
As part of our Pharmacy Hub, you will work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams helping to improve prescribing quality, medicines safety, and patient outcomes. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your clinical and technical expertise while contributing to service innovation across Primary Care.
Working in alignment with our CARE values of Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, you will play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients.
All employees have access to our benefits scheme, NHS pension, and clear career development pathways. We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fair treatment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where your pharmacy expertise, teamwork, and commitment can make a genuine difference every day, apply now and grow your career with us in Hull Division, Modality Partnership.
Job Description
You should refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of the role.
You will thrive if you enjoy medicines optimisation, collaborative working, embracing new technologies, supporting patients and clinicians, and contributing to the continual improvement of pharmacy services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your Primary Care pharmacy career within an innovative and supportive organisation.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a growing and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.
- Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.
- References: Two references required, one of which must be your current or most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.
- Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification: What are the minimum requirements all candidates need to meet?
Qualifications and Experience: We require high-performing team members to join our team with:
Qualifications (Essential)
GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services
Qualifications (Desirable)
Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)
Experience (Essential)
2 years’ experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy
Experience (Desirable)
Primary care experience
Skills (Essential)
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Clear, polite telephone manner
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and case management systems
Knowledge of the principles of medication optimisation
Good pharmacy knowledge including terminology
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improvement of prescribing
Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
High levels of analytical literacy skills
Organised with good time management
Ability to follow policy and procedure
Skills (Desirable)
Systemone / Emis user skills
Experience of medicines reconciliation
Understanding of community pharmacy systems
Ability to develop and implement policy and procedure to sustain a quality service
Understanding of QOF
Personal Qualities
Professional, approachable, and patient-focused
Highly motivated and proactive
Committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Team player who embraces innovation and service improvement
Committed to ongoing learning and professional development
Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
Pay: £33,788.53 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
