About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive GP practice team. Working alongside GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to develop their career within primary care and contribute to high-quality patient care.
The remuneration for this post is open for negotiation depending on experience and the correct candidate, we are more than happy to open discussions for the right person to join our team.
Main duties of the job
Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments. Identify patients requiring medication reviews and assist with recalls. Work with GPs and clinical pharmacists to improve prescribing processes and patient outcomes. Provide advice and support to patients regarding medication queries where appropriate. Assist with prescription management, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure accurate coding and maintenance of patient records within the clinical system. Support the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance.
Liaise effectively with community pharmacies, hospitals, care homes, and other healthcare professionals.
About us What We Offer
Supportive and welcoming team environment.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
NHS pension scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Flexible working arrangements where possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive GP practice team. Working alongside GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the practice.
Support safe and effective repeat prescribing systems within the practice. Carry out medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and care transfers. Investigate and resolve routine medication queries from patients, pharmacies and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes and hospital teams regarding prescription and medication issues. Promote and support electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) and online prescription ordering. Assist with identifying medication synchronisation opportunities to improve patient care and reduce waste. Support prescription administration and workflow management to ensure timely processing. Ensure accurate coding, updating and maintenance of patient medication records on the clinical system. Assist with prescribing audits, medicines safety searches and quality improvement projects. Support the implementation of prescribing policies, local formularies and medicines management guidance. Escalate clinical concerns or complex medication queries appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist or GP.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements at all times.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to develop their career within primary care and contribute to high-quality patient care.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Previous experience working in general practice or primary care. Experience using EMIS, SystmOne, or other GP clinical systems. Understanding of QOF, medicines optimisation, and NHS prescribing guidance. Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathways or equivalent.
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.
Employer details Employer name Abbeyview Surgery
Address Abbey View Medical Centre
Thorney Road
Crowland
Peterborough
PE6 0AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.abbeyviewsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)