Job summary
We are looking to recruit two motivated and professional pharmacy
technicians to join our expanding team at Collingwood Health Group. This is an
exciting opportunity to become part of an established multi-disciplinary team
that is passionate about providing high quality, standardised care for our
registered population. The successful candidates will join the team
supported by clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
You will be required to enrol on the CPPE, Primary Care Pharmacy
Education Pathway (if you haven't already)..
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Document processing - Safe and effective medication processing from
clinical documents, reconciling medications post-discharge and ensuring
accurate clinical records.
Repeat prescriptions -Work alongside pharmacy administrative
team to ensure the processing and authorisation of repeat prescription requests
falls in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines
Medication safety - Identify and resolve medication related issues,
ensure compliance with national and local prescribing
Patient Education - Provide advice on medication use, side effects
and adherence to treatment plans
Support Prescribers - work with clinical team to improve prescribing
quality and manage high-risk medications
Data and Reporting - Assist with prescribing audits, data collection
and reporting for quality improvement initiatives.
About us
Collingwood Health Group is a well-established and progressive general practice serving a patient population of approximately 24,500 patients across four locations. As a large, multi-site practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our organisational structure is consists of a dedicated team of 10 General Practitioner (GP) Partners, supported by Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Practitioner, Physician Associate, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants, and a Phlebotomist. In addition, we benefit from the expertise of an integrated pharmacy team, including Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, who play a vital role in supporting safe and effective prescribing and medication management.
This comprehensive clinical workforce is supported by a highly skilled, efficient, and well-coordinated administrative team, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of all aspects of the practice. Together, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing exemplary care and continuously improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role focuses on supporting medicines management by acting as a liaison between general practice and community pharmacies, resolving or escalating medication-related issues. It involves communicating with patients and healthcare teams, supporting audits and reporting, contributing to policy development, and performing clinical duties under supervision. Tasks include medication reviews, reconciliation post-discharge, checking for interactions, supporting deprescribing, and ensuring adherence to guidelines. The role also includes mentoring junior staff, handling medication incidents, and using systems like SystmOne for data management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role focuses on supporting medicines management by acting as a liaison between general practice and community pharmacies, resolving or escalating medication-related issues. It involves communicating with patients and healthcare teams, supporting audits and reporting, contributing to policy development, and performing clinical duties under supervision. Tasks include medication reviews, reconciliation post-discharge, checking for interactions, supporting deprescribing, and ensuring adherence to guidelines. The role also includes mentoring junior staff, handling medication incidents, and using systems like SystmOne for data management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification, plus specialist training and experience equivalent to degree level (or equivalent level of knowledge and / or experience)
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with S1 clinical system
- Previous relevant experience working in either a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy setting.
- Previous experience of managing/supervising staff
- Knowledge of the operation of pharmacy services
- Audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite, positive, well organised and optimistic
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Initiative and judgement (knowing when to ask for help)
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification, plus specialist training and experience equivalent to degree level (or equivalent level of knowledge and / or experience)
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with S1 clinical system
- Previous relevant experience working in either a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy setting.
- Previous experience of managing/supervising staff
- Knowledge of the operation of pharmacy services
- Audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite, positive, well organised and optimistic
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Initiative and judgement (knowing when to ask for help)
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
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).