Pharmacy Technician @ NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Job summary

Marine Medical Group, located in Blyth, are delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a part-time pharmacy technician to join our team. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player who can demonstrate a high standard of clinical excellence and knowledge.

The post is based on part time (3 days per week).

The successful candidate will have a background of chronic disease management and will be expected to carry out the full range of practice nursing duties such as cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, family planning and health promotion.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at:

http://www.marinemedical-blyth.nhs.uk

Interviews will to be held on Thursday 10th December 2026

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Medicines Optimisation - Support medicines optimisation initiatives across the practice.
• Medicines Reconciliation - Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge, updating patient records.
• Repeat Prescription Management - Process and authorise repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice protocols and competency. Review requests for over-ordering or inappropriate prescribing.
• Prescribing Support - Manage medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals. Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals and care homes.
• Clinical System Management- Maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Monitoring and Safety -Identify patients requiring blood tests or clinical monitoring. Support recall systems for high-risk medicines.
• Medicines Safety and Governance - Support implementation of Medicines Safety Alerts.
• Care Home and Community Pharmacy Liaison - Work collaboratively with care homes regarding medication processes.
• Patient Support - Provide advice on medication use within competence. Support patients to understand changes to medicines.
• Service Development - Contribute to the development of medicines optimisation services.

About us

Marine Medical Group is located in the picturesque coastal town of Blyth. We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive and high-quality medical services. Focusing on patient-centered care, we pride ourselves on our team of skilled professionals who are committed to improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of our patients.

Our mission is to strive to be an accessible, effective, caring, sustainable and informed organisation for our patients and staff whenever they need our support.

We offer a wide range of medical services, including:

• General practice and family medicine.
• Preventive health and wellness.
• Chronic disease management.
• Minor surgical procedures.
• Diagnostic services.
• Women's health.
• Children's health.

We are dedicated to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements to offer the highest standard of care.

Our goal is to promote health and wellness within the Blyth community and support our patients in leading healthy, fulfilling lives.

Working at Marine Medical Group offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team. We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a positive work-life balance.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare and want to be part of a dedicated team, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Marine Medical Group in Blyth.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and GP(s), supporting the safe and effective use of medicines. The post holder will improve the quality of patient care by assisting with medicines optimisation, medication reconciliation, prescribing support, repeat prescription management, audits and medicines-related administration.

The role contributes to reducing GP workload while ensuring patients receive safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Support medicines optimisation initiatives across the practice and PCN.
• Identify patients requiring medication reviews.
• Assist in reducing medicines waste.
• Promote cost-effective prescribing.
• Undertake medication reviews.

Medicines Reconciliation

• Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge.
• Review discharge summaries and outpatient clinic letters.
• Update patient records accurately.
• Highlight discrepancies or concerns to the Clinical Pharmacist or GP.

Repeat Prescription Management

• Process and authorise repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice protocols and competency.
• Review requests for over-ordering or inappropriate prescribing.
• Identify patients requiring medication monitoring before issue.
• Support implementation of electronic repeat dispensing (eRD).

Prescribing Support

• Manage medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals and care homes.
• Support formulary compliance and local prescribing guidance.
• Assist with prescription synchronisation and medication adherence initiatives.

Clinical System Management

• Maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Ensure coding and medicines-related information is recorded correctly.
• Support searches and recalls relating to medication monitoring.

Monitoring and Safety

• Identify patients requiring blood tests or clinical monitoring.
• Support recall systems for high-risk medicines.
• Assist in monitoring patients prescribed medicines requiring regular review.
• Escalate medicines safety concerns appropriately.

Medicines Safety and Governance

• Participate in significant event reviews involving medicines.
• Support implementation of Medicines Safety Alerts.
• Assist in audits relating to prescribing quality and patient safety.
• Report medicines-related incidents in accordance with practice policy.

Care Home and Community Pharmacy Liaison

• Work collaboratively with care homes regarding medication processes.
• Liaise with community pharmacies regarding prescription queries.
• Support medicines management for vulnerable patient groups.

Patient Support

• Provide advice on medication use within competence.
• Support patients to understand changes to medicines.
• Signpost patients appropriately where clinical assessment is required.

Service Development

• Contribute to the development of medicines optimisation services.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives.
• Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and PCN objectives.

Training and Development

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Attend mandatory training and PCN meetings.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong IT and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne.
• Audit and quality improvement skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Medicines optimisation principles.
• NHS prescribing systems.
• Information governance requirements.
• Clinical risk and patient safety principles.
• Repeat prescribing processes.
• National and local prescribing guidance.

Desirable

• QOF requirements.
• Enhanced Services.
• Care home medicines management.
• Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD).
• Medication Reviews.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience of medicines reconciliation.
• Experience of repeat prescription processes.
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience using clinical computer systems.

Desirable

• Experience in General Practice or PCN.
• Experience within community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy or primary care.
• Experience undertaking medicines audits.
• Knowledge of ARRS role requirements.
• CPPE primary care pharmacy education pathway completed or in progress.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional and approachable manner.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Reliable and organised.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Desirable

• Interest in service improvement.
• Understanding of Primary Care Network working.

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

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Marine Medical Group

Blyth Health Centre

Thoroton Street

Blyth

NE24 1DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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