Job summary
Old Swan
Health Centre Group Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice based
in Liverpool, providing care to over 9,200 patients. We are committed to
delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We are
seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team.
The
successful candidate will play a key role in improving the quality of patient
care through effective medicines management, repeat prescribing processes and
medicine optimisation. You will support
the primary care team, assist with medication reviews, contribute to safe and cost-effective
prescribing while ensuring adherence to best practice
Main duties of the job
Main duties
- Managing repeat prescriptions and medicines reconciliation
- Supporting medication reviews and patient adherence
- Assisting with prescribing audits and medicines optimisation
- Providing advice to patients and ensuring compliance with policies
About us
Our team includes 5 partners, 3 salaried GPs, 4 Registrars,
ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA, Physiotherapist, Practice Manager, Reception
Manager, Secretary and a team of Receptionist/Care Navigators and
Administrative Staff.
We pride ourselves as being one big work family, providing
each other with the necessary support and guidance to achieve the aims and
goals of the Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
PHARMACY TECHINICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
As a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in improving the quality of patient care through effective medicines management, repeat prescribing processes and medicine optimisation. You will support the primary care team, assist with medication reviews, contribute to safe and cost-effective prescribing while ensuring adherence to best practice
Key Responsibilities
- Repeat Prescribing
- Manage repeat prescription requests, ensuring timely processing and clinical checks.
- Maintain accurate records and liaise with patients about prescription queries.
- Medicines Optimisation
- Support GPs and clinicians in reviewing medication use.
- Conduct medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge or care transfer.
- Assist in long-term condition management by optimising medication regimes.
- Patient Support
- Provide information to patients about safe medicine use.
- Handle medication-related queries and promote adherence.
- Clinical Governance & Safety
- Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety initiatives.
- Help practices meet Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling prescriptions.
- Knowledge of medicines management, prescribing systems, and NHS processes.
- Ability to work independently while accountable for safe practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PHARMACY TECHINICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
As a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in improving the quality of patient care through effective medicines management, repeat prescribing processes and medicine optimisation. You will support the primary care team, assist with medication reviews, contribute to safe and cost-effective prescribing while ensuring adherence to best practice
Key Responsibilities
- Repeat Prescribing
- Manage repeat prescription requests, ensuring timely processing and clinical checks.
- Maintain accurate records and liaise with patients about prescription queries.
- Medicines Optimisation
- Support GPs and clinicians in reviewing medication use.
- Conduct medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge or care transfer.
- Assist in long-term condition management by optimising medication regimes.
- Patient Support
- Provide information to patients about safe medicine use.
- Handle medication-related queries and promote adherence.
- Clinical Governance & Safety
- Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety initiatives.
- Help practices meet Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling prescriptions.
- Knowledge of medicines management, prescribing systems, and NHS processes.
- Ability to work independently while accountable for safe practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in general practice, community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy
- Competence in using IT systems
- Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web
- Knowledge of NHS Prescribing policies and medicines optimisation initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in general practice, community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy
- Competence in using IT systems
- Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web
- Knowledge of NHS Prescribing policies and medicines optimisation initiatives
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).
