Job summary
We are seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Worcester City PCN. This new role is an exciting opportunity to support the PCN in delivering high-quality, patient-focused care while optimising medicine management across GP practices and care homes.
As a PCN Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.
Main duties of the job
Conduct patient-facing and patient-supporting roles, including medicines optimisation and reviews.
Perform medication reconciliations for care home residents and community patients.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve prescribing practices and reduce waste.
Support initiatives such as antimicrobial stewardship and quality improvement projects.
Deliver training on the safe handling of medicines and Electronic Prescription Service.
Provide leadership in medicines management across the PCN.
About us
Vertis Health is a federation of GP surgeries and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) serving over 600,000 NHS patients across Worcestershire. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services by reducing administrative burdens and empowering clinicians to focus on patient care. As part of our growing team, you'll play a vital role in building a sustainable future for local healthcare.
Equal Opportunities
Vertis Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We
encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job Description attached to this advert so you can understand the role, requirements and employer expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job Description attached to this advert so you can understand the role, requirements and employer expectations.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of prescribing and medicines management issues
- Good clinical pharmaceutical knowledge including terminology
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
- Understanding of prescribing and medicines management issues
- Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine
- Awareness of systems to support the management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support the context of pathways of care
- Awareness of GP budgets and funding systems
- Good clinical pharmaceutical knowledge including terminology
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
- Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Good communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks effectively whilst also supporting others
- Ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates attention to detail, able to work accurately, identify errors quickly and easily
- Demonstrates ability to self-motivate and use own initiative to achieve goals
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Good computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of GP systems (e.g. EMIS Web)
- Basic life support
- Safeguarding Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Experience
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
- Experience of working within a community pharmacy / hospital or primary care
- Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of prescribing and medicines management issues
- Good clinical pharmaceutical knowledge including terminology
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
- Understanding of prescribing and medicines management issues
- Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine
- Awareness of systems to support the management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support the context of pathways of care
- Awareness of GP budgets and funding systems
- Good clinical pharmaceutical knowledge including terminology
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
- Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
- Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Good communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks effectively whilst also supporting others
- Ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates attention to detail, able to work accurately, identify errors quickly and easily
- Demonstrates ability to self-motivate and use own initiative to achieve goals
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Good computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of GP systems (e.g. EMIS Web)
- Basic life support
- Safeguarding Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Experience
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
- Experience of working within a community pharmacy / hospital or primary care
- Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
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).
