East London NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Job summary

Leighton Road Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician.

The Pharmacy Technician will support the Clinical Pharmacists to deliver safe and cost-effective practice in prescribing. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications according to best practice; improving repeat prescribing processes; promoting repeat dispensing and online ordering; minimising clinical risk, and reducing waste. Hybrid working will be available, at the manager's discretion.

Main duties of the job

Support the Clinical Pharmacist to deliver the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model and the surgery's prescribing processes
Undertake medicines switches in line with practice and ICB-agreed protocols - reviewing patients' records, amending records and informing patients
Report key performance indicators to demonstrate added value for patients and general practice in accordance with NICE guidance, including medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings and patient outcomes.
Support the delivery of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy
Handle information, which may be sensitive, complex or confidential, in accordance with the Data Protection Act; Caldicott Guidelines and the Confidentiality Code of Conduct
To be responsible for the planning of own workload, and to meet set deadlines
To utilise GP clinical systems to conduct prescribing audits, and to share the outcomes of clinical audits to facilitate improvement and changes in practice
As instructed by the ICB Medicines Safety Officer, ensure that all major MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within level of competence, are acted upon within practices over an appropriate time frame and to advise on any medication changes that occur as a result
To undertake learning and development to ensure knowledge and skills are kept up to date
To carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change

About us

Leighton Road Surgery is operated by the East London NHS Foundation Trust. The surgery operations from two sites within Leighton Buzzard and is a member of the Leighton Linslade Health Connections Primary Care Network.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

363-PC7198023

Job locations

Leighton Road Surgery

Units 6-8 Ridgeway Court, Grovebury Road

Leighton Buzzard

LU7 4SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have the following skills/experience:.

Professional registration with GPhC
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care
Understanding of general practice and the agenda for medicines optimisation
Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have the following skills/experience:.

Professional registration with GPhC
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care
Understanding of general practice and the agenda for medicines optimisation
Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Professional registration with GPhC
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature eg FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics
Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Ability to influence stakeholders of the respective merits of different options or innovations

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

Understanding of general practice and the agenda for medicines optimisation
Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
Knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics

Desirable

Appreciation of the opportunities to delivery NHS priorities, and requirements for financial balance and quality
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, rational prescribing, and strategies for improving prescribing

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office packages
Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
Has an organised approach with ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Able to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
An understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

Knowledge of SystmOne (GP clinical system)
Understands healthcare policy and the implications for Clinical Pharmacy
Influencing and negotiating skills

Attributes

Essential

Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
Self-motivated and proactive
Commitment to improve skills in new areas of work
Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills

Desirable

Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Professional registration with GPhC
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature eg FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics
Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Ability to influence stakeholders of the respective merits of different options or innovations

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

Understanding of general practice and the agenda for medicines optimisation
Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
Knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics

Desirable

Appreciation of the opportunities to delivery NHS priorities, and requirements for financial balance and quality
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, rational prescribing, and strategies for improving prescribing

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office packages
Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
Has an organised approach with ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Able to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
An understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

Knowledge of SystmOne (GP clinical system)
Understands healthcare policy and the implications for Clinical Pharmacy
Influencing and negotiating skills

Attributes

Essential

Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
Self-motivated and proactive
Commitment to improve skills in new areas of work
Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills

Desirable

Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Road Surgery

Units 6-8 Ridgeway Court, Grovebury Road

Leighton Buzzard

LU7 4SF

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Road Surgery

Units 6-8 Ridgeway Court, Grovebury Road

Leighton Buzzard

LU7 4SF

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)