Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and competent Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team at Bridge Medical Centre. The role involves supporting the practice's clinical and administrative functions with a focus on medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, and safe, effective medication use across the practice population. The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and GPs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Medicines Optimisation:

Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.

Provide support for patients with chronic disease management in line with local and national guidance.

Implement prescribing changes agreed at practice and PCN level.

Promote cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing.

2. Repeat Prescribing & Administration:

Review and manage repeat medication requests.

Ensure prescriptions are issued accurately and safely, aligning with clinical protocols.

Maintain up-to-date records on SystmOne.

3. Clinical Support:

Support the Clinical Pharmacist with audits, QOF work, and clinical safety reviews.

Identify patients eligible for structured medication reviews.

Assist in the recall and management of patients requiring medication monitoring.

4. Communication & Teamwork:

Liaise with community pharmacies and local services to ensure safe transfer of care.

Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Provide support and training to new staff and apprentices where appropriate.

5. Professional Development:

Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Attend CPD sessions and maintain a personal development portfolio.

Comply with all governance, safeguarding, and infection control standards.

Essential Requirements:

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.

Experience in a pharmacy setting (primary care, PCN, or community pharmacy).

Knowledge of medicines legislation and NHS prescribing systems.

Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Desirable:

Experience with SystmOne.

Experience in general practice or PCN-based roles.

Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services, and clinical audits.

Working Hours: Full-time or part-time options considered

Contract Type: Permanent

Bridge Medical Centre is committed to providing equal opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential:
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• Experience working in a primary care, community or hospital pharmacy setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including use of electronic patient record systems (System One preferable)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and self-motivated with attention to detail

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Experience working in general practice or PCN
• Knowledge of prescribing processes, repeat dispensing and medication audits
• Completion of CPPE training modules or equivalent primary care courses

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bridge Medical Centre

Address

Wassand Close

Three Bridges

Crawley

West Sussex

RH10 1LL

Employer's website

https://www.bridgemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)