About this role
Job summary
Papworth Surgery is looking to recruit a motivated and organised Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and friendly primary care team for 30hrs per week. This role will support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective prescribing services, helping to improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and clinic lettersSupport and manage repeat prescription processes in line with practice policiesRespond to patient and clinician medication queriesAssist with medication reviews and auditsPromote safe and cost-effective prescribingMaintain accurate patient medication recordsWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staffSupport medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives
About us
Papworth Surgery is a well-established GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace with a strong focus on teamwork and professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will support the practice in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality prescribing services. The role involves managing repeat prescriptions, carrying out medicines reconciliation, and responding to medication queries from patients and clinical staff. The postholder will work closely with GPs, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote medicines optimisation, maintain accurate patient records, and contribute to patient safety initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified Pharmacy Technician Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Good understanding of medicines management processes Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience Desirable
Experience in GP practice or primary care setting Knowledge of EMIS or other clinical systems Experience of medication reviews and medicines optimisation
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 Papworth Surgery
Address Chequers Lane
Papworth Everard
Cambridgeshire
CB23 3QQ
Employer's website https://www.papworthsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)