Moorside Medical Practice

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

Pharmacy Technicians working within GP surgeries play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centred medicines management in primary care. As part of the wider healthcare team, they help optimise prescribing processes, maintain accurate medication records, and ensure patients receive high-quality support with their medicines. By combining technical knowledge of pharmaceuticals with strong organisational and communication skills, pharmacy technicians contribute significantly to improving patient safety and reducing the clinical workload within the practice.

Main duties of the job

Medicines Reconciliation

Repeat Prescription Management

Medication Reviews (Technical)

Optimisation of Medicines Use

Patient Support and Education

Clinical System Management

Liaison With Healthcare Professionals.

Audits and Quality Improvement

Support for Long-Term Conditions Management

Controlled Drugs Governance

About us

Our organisation is a forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our local community. We provide a wide range of clinical services aimed at improving health outcomes, promoting wellbeing, and supporting patients to manage their long-term conditions effectively.

We are part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, healthcare assistants, social prescribers, and administrative staff. Together, we work to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care through evidence-based practice and a focus on continuous improvement.

As an organisation, we are dedicated to innovation, professional development, and creating a supportive working environment. We value teamwork, openness, and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of healthcare across our practice population.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5929-25-0002

Job locations

681 Ripponden Road

Oldham

OL1 4JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician will support safe, effective, and efficient medicines management within the GP surgery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will assist with medicines reconciliation, repeat prescription processing, and technical medication reviews. They will help maintain accurate medication records, support medicines optimisation initiatives, and provide patients with practical advice on the safe use of their medicines. The role contributes to improving patient safety, reducing clinical workload, and enhancing the overall quality of care across the practice population.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician will support safe, effective, and efficient medicines management within the GP surgery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will assist with medicines reconciliation, repeat prescription processing, and technical medication reviews. They will help maintain accurate medication records, support medicines optimisation initiatives, and provide patients with practical advice on the safe use of their medicines. The role contributes to improving patient safety, reducing clinical workload, and enhancing the overall quality of care across the practice population.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
  • Additional primary care or medicines optimisation training desirable.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in pharmacy settings such as community, hospital, or primary care.
  • Experience using clinical systems (EMIS) desirable but not essential.

Desirable

  • Experience working in pharmacy settings such as community, hospital, or primary care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
  • Additional primary care or medicines optimisation training desirable.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in pharmacy settings such as community, hospital, or primary care.
  • Experience using clinical systems (EMIS) desirable but not essential.

Desirable

  • Experience working in pharmacy settings such as community, hospital, or primary care.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

Moorside Medical Practice

Address

681 Ripponden Road

Oldham

OL1 4JU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorside Medical Practice

Address

681 Ripponden Road

Oldham

OL1 4JU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Iram Hanif

iram.hanif@nhs.net

01613575250

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5929-25-0002

Job locations

681 Ripponden Road

Oldham

OL1 4JU


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