Pharmacy Technician
Dr N Chandra & Partners, North Road Suite
The closing date is 15 May 2025
Job summary
This is a 1 year fixed term contract however this could be renewed annually.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Pharmacy
Technician to join our GP practice team. Working in a non-dispensing setting,
you will support the clinical and administrative functions related to medicines
optimisation, repeat prescribing, audits, and patient care. You will
collaborate closely with the GPs, Nurses, and Administrative staff to ensure
the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across the practice.
Main duties of the job
- Support and streamline the repeat prescription process, ensuring safe and appropriate prescribing.
- Conduct medicines reconciliation post-discharge or after outpatient appointments.
- Assist in reviewing prescribing patterns, identifying cost-effective switches and safety alerts (e.g., MHRA, NPSA).
- Support long-term condition management via medicines-related reviews and patient education (within scope of practice).
- Implement and maintain systems for high-risk drug monitoring (e.g., methotrexate, lithium, warfarin).
- Carry out audits and contribute to quality improvement projects.
- Provide training and support to practice staff around medicines policies and repeat prescribing systems.
- Manage and respond to medicines-related queries from patients and staff.
- Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and secondary care providers as needed.
- Help ensure medicines are prescribed safely in line with clinical guidelines, local formulary, and best practice.
About us
We are a forward-thinking and patient-centred GP practice rated Outstanding by the CQC. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to deliver high-quality care in a supportive and friendly environment.
Our team includes:
We are committed to continuous improvement, collaborative working, and supporting each other to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our team culture is based on mutual respect, openness, and a shared goal of providing excellent primary care services. We are especially proud of our focus on proactive, preventative healthcare and effective use of resources.
As a practice, we strive to create an inclusive and empowering environment for both patients and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support and manage the repeat prescription process in line with safe prescribing protocols.
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Conduct medicines reconciliation post-discharge and after outpatient appointments.
-
Monitor high-risk medications and ensure safety protocols are followed (e.g., methotrexate, warfarin).
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Assist with cost-effective prescribing by reviewing patterns and highlighting formulary-based alternatives.
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Work with the clinical team on medication-related aspects of long-term condition management.
-
Respond to and manage medicines-related queries from patients and staff.
-
Contribute to audits and practice-wide quality improvement projects.
-
Provide training and support to staff regarding medicines policies and systems.
-
Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and secondary care to ensure continuity of care.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical guidance, safety alerts, and formulary updates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Support and manage the repeat prescription process in line with safe prescribing protocols.
-
Conduct medicines reconciliation post-discharge and after outpatient appointments.
-
Monitor high-risk medications and ensure safety protocols are followed (e.g., methotrexate, warfarin).
-
Assist with cost-effective prescribing by reviewing patterns and highlighting formulary-based alternatives.
-
Work with the clinical team on medication-related aspects of long-term condition management.
-
Respond to and manage medicines-related queries from patients and staff.
-
Contribute to audits and practice-wide quality improvement projects.
-
Provide training and support to staff regarding medicines policies and systems.
-
Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and secondary care to ensure continuity of care.
-
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical guidance, safety alerts, and formulary updates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
- Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
- Strong understanding of medicines management and prescribing systems
- Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in general practice or a non dispensing setting
- Knowledge of clinical systems SystmOne
- Understanding of NHS prescribing policies and formularies
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or repeat prescribing or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
- Strong understanding of medicines management and prescribing systems
- Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in general practice or a non dispensing setting
- Knowledge of clinical systems SystmOne
- Understanding of NHS prescribing policies and formularies
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or repeat prescribing or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
- Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
- Strong understanding of medicines management and prescribing systems
- Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in general practice or a non dispensing setting
- Knowledge of clinical systems SystmOne
- Understanding of NHS prescribing policies and formularies
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or repeat prescribing or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy
- Strong understanding of medicines management and prescribing systems
- Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in general practice or a non dispensing setting
- Knowledge of clinical systems SystmOne
- Understanding of NHS prescribing policies and formularies
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or repeat prescribing or willingness to work towards
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).