About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at a dynamic expanding GP Practice in the heart of Surrey.
We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary and leave allowance.
Experience in Primary care preferred but willing to offer training for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Support safe, accurate, and timely repeat prescribing processes
Undertake medicines reconciliation from hospital discharge summaries
Respond to medication queries from patients and staff
Support prescribing quality targets (e.g. QOF) and cost-effective prescribing
Assist with audits, safety searches, and medicines optimisation initiatives
Share medicines safety alerts and manage supply issue communications
Support patient education and awareness around medicines use
About us
Fort House is a friendly, supportive, professional GP practice with a fantastic reputation.
We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary and leave allowance.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our primary care team. You will support safe and effective medicines management, focusing on repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Support safe, accurate, and timely repeat prescribing processes Undertake medicines reconciliation from hospital discharge summaries Respond to medication queries from patients and staff Support prescribing quality targets (e.g. QOF) and cost-effective prescribing Assist with audits, safety searches, and medicines optimisation initiatives Share medicines safety alerts and manage supply issue communications Support patient education and awareness around medicines use
Essential Requirements
GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician Relevant qualification or completed apprenticeship (EPA) Strong IT, organisational, and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to work independently
Desirable
Experience in primary care Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
What We Offer
Supportive multidisciplinary team Opportunities for development and CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician Relevant qualification or completed apprenticeship (EPA)
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).
Employer details Employer name Fort House Surgery
Address Walton Community Hospital
Rodney Road
Walton-on-thames
Surrey
KT123LD
Employer's website https://www.forthousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)