Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Oakdale Park PCN are looking for a Pharmacy Technician who is CPPE Qualified and has a current GPhC registration to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team based at Park Medical Practice, Derby.

The ideal applicant will have excellent organisational and communication skills, relevant clinical skills and experience, and a clear enthusiasm for working as part of a cohesive primary care team.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Technician will support the role of the Clinical Pharmacist to deliver the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model of care, including supporting and assisting the PCN. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in general practices, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.

The Pharmacy Technician will also assist the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.

About us

Oakdale Park Primary Care Network (PCN) is a friendly, progressive, and collaborative partnership between two practices: The Park Medical Practiceand Overdale Medical Practice. Together, they serve a diverse patient population across areas including Borrowash, Breaston, Chaddesden, Oakwood, and the University of Derby.

The PCN embraces a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, integrating GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, and other allied professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. A key focus is on addressing health inequalities and proactively developing services in partnership with other healthcare providers.

With a streamlined structurejust two like-minded practicesOakdale Park PCN is able to make decisions quickly and adapt to the evolving needs of its community. The team fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging professional development and offering strong mentorship, especially for newly qualified clinicians.

Its a place where innovation is welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and making a difference in the community is at the heart of everything they do.