Stirchley Medical Practice

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 24 July 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our established pharmacy team which currently comprises of 2 pharmacists and a pharmacy technician.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.

    • To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
    • To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
    • To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP /pharmacist.
    • To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.
    • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.

    About us

    Stirchley Medical Practice is based in South East Telford, and serves a population of approximately 25000.

    We work over 2 sites and belong to the South East Telford PCN.

    We have a large primary care team consisting of 17 GPs, a large nursing team including ANPs, Practice Nurses and HCA's, 2 Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician and social prescribers.

    We are a teaching practice so are able to offer are a supportive working environment and we value the importance of team work.

    Details

    Date posted

    10 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A0936-25-0006

    Job locations

    Sandino Road

    Stirchley

    Telford

    Shropshire

    TF3 1FB


    Sutton Hill Medical Practice

    Maythorne Close

    Sutton Hill

    Telford

    Shropshire

    TF7 4DH


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • Working alongside a pharmacist undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
    • To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
    • Working with the Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
    • To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
    • To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.

    • To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP /pharmacist.

    • To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

    • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • Working alongside a pharmacist undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
    • To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
    • Working with the Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
    • To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
    • To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.

    • To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP /pharmacist.

    • To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

    • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
    • - Experience working in a community or primary care pharmacy setting
    • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • - Strong IT skills and attention to detail
    • Desirable

    Desirable

    • Experience working in a GP practice or primary care network
    • - Understanding of EMIS or similar clinical systems
    • - Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
    • - Experience working in a community or primary care pharmacy setting
    • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • - Strong IT skills and attention to detail
    • Desirable

    Desirable

    • Experience working in a GP practice or primary care network
    • - Understanding of EMIS or similar clinical systems
    • - Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

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

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    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

    Stirchley Medical Practice

    Address

    Sandino Road

    Stirchley

    Telford

    Shropshire

    TF3 1FB


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Stirchley Medical Practice

    Address

    Sandino Road

    Stirchley

    Telford

    Shropshire

    TF3 1FB


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Clinical Strategy Manager

    Laura Tyrer

    smp.hr@nhs.net

    01952599020

    Details

    Date posted

    10 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A0936-25-0006

    Job locations

    Sandino Road

    Stirchley

    Telford

    Shropshire

    TF3 1FB


    Sutton Hill Medical Practice

    Maythorne Close

    Sutton Hill

    Telford

    Shropshire

    TF7 4DH


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