Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary Primary Care Network (PCN) team, working closely with clinical pharmacists to support high-quality patient care.
Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme, developing a new model of care across Southport and Formby PCN. This approach aligns with national priorities, including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View, ensuring pharmacy professionals play a key role in helping patients stay safe, well, and out of hospital, while reducing pressures on general practice.
This is a full-time, 11-month fixed-term position (maternity cover) based at Southport & Formby Health. Part-time applications will also be considered.
Please see the attached Job Description for more details or contact Louise Sproat on louise.sproat1@nhs.net with any questions.
Interviews will take place on Friday 22nd May within our offices at Southport Business Park.
Main duties of the job
Working across PCN practices, the post holder will support clinical pharmacists by undertaking clinical reviews of patient records, identifying and referring or flagging areas of concern. The role also includes counselling patients, reviewing and accurately recording medications, and participating in audits, with a particular focus on patients prescribed high-risk drugs. This work is central to improving the quality of care and patient outcomes.
The role is pivotal in enhancing both care quality and operational efficiency, and therefore requires a motivated individual with a passion for delivering excellent service within general practice. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their role throughout the 11-month contract period.
About us
Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaboration of 14 GP practices working alongside local organisations to improve the health and social care of a population of approximately 129,000 people.
Primary Care Networks are designed to deliver proactive, coordinated care tailored to the needs of their local communities, with a strong emphasis on prevention and personalised care. This includes supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and connecting them with a range of statutory and voluntary services to ensure they can access the right care at the right time.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our growing PCN pharmacy team.
"Working in our PCN Pharmacy team is genuinely rewarding - we're a close knit, forward thinking team where collaboration, support and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. If you're looking to be part of a team that celebrates innovation and teamwork in primary care, we'd love to have you join us" Joanne Woodcock, Clinical Pharmacy Team Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Undertake
patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use,
through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
Carry
out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration,
supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required,
utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they
use their medicines effectively.
Support
the Clinical Pharmacist in preparing for Structured Medication Reviews (SMR)
Provide
expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients,
including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local
health inequalities.
Manage
shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex
patients.
Support
the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation
processes are being followed.
Develop
relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the
multi-disciplinary team to support integration across health and social care
including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental health.
Support
the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP
practices, care homes and other primary care settings.
Support
the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, Local Quality Contract (LQC), Quality
and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
and other locally commissioned enhanced services
Support
the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements
Skills and Qualifications
The
post holder meets the specific qualification and training requirements as
specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician
Have
experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are
likely to be seen in general practice
Recognises
priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern
and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
Able
to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures
and codes of conduct
Involves
patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as
per NICE guidelines. NB: it is anticipated level of qualification held may vary
according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried
out
Demonstrates
self-development through continuous professional development activity; working
alongside senior clinical pharmacist to identifying areas to develop
Demonstrate
understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this
appropriately within the workplace.
Demonstrates
understanding of principles of research governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Undertake
patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use,
through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
Carry
out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration,
supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required,
utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they
use their medicines effectively.
Support
the Clinical Pharmacist in preparing for Structured Medication Reviews (SMR)
Provide
expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients,
including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local
health inequalities.
Manage
shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex
patients.
Support
the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation
processes are being followed.
Develop
relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the
multi-disciplinary team to support integration across health and social care
including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental health.
Support
the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP
practices, care homes and other primary care settings.
Support
the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, Local Quality Contract (LQC), Quality
and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
and other locally commissioned enhanced services
Support
the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements
Skills and Qualifications
The
post holder meets the specific qualification and training requirements as
specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician
Have
experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are
likely to be seen in general practice
Recognises
priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern
and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
Able
to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures
and codes of conduct
Involves
patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as
per NICE guidelines. NB: it is anticipated level of qualification held may vary
according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried
out
Demonstrates
self-development through continuous professional development activity; working
alongside senior clinical pharmacist to identifying areas to develop
Demonstrate
understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this
appropriately within the workplace.
Demonstrates
understanding of principles of research governance.
Person Specification
Other Requriements
Essential
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Ability to travel between PCN practices and the office
- Effective time management
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patient queries)
- Good IT skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- The post holder meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician
- Capable of working towards the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCFEP) provided by the entre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) whilst in employment at Southport & Formby Health
Person Specification
Other Requriements
Essential
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Ability to travel between PCN practices and the office
- Effective time management
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patient queries)
- Good IT skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- The post holder meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician
- Capable of working towards the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCFEP) provided by the entre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) whilst in employment at Southport & Formby Health
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).
