Pharmacy Technician

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on patient care through effective medicines management and optimization. You will work closely with a supportive team, ensuring the safe and efficient use of medicines while contributing to the development of best practices. With a focus on continuous improvement and high-quality primary care, this position promises a fulfilling career path where your skills and expertise will be valued. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

5 weeks Annual leave

NHS Pension

Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a GP Surgery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage your workload to meet deadlines.
• Advise on medicines optimization to improve prescribing safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Pharmacy Technician NVQ3 or equivalent

Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician looking to make a real difference? Hemsby Surgery, part of The Coastal Partnership, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our friendly and supportive team. If you're hardworking, have excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for accuracy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support the practice in a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective use of medicines. Your duties will include undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and updating patients' medical records accordingly. You will contribute to the achievement of prescribing targets such as the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Prescribing Improvement Plans, and audit outcomes. Working closely with the Practice Clinical Pharmacist, you will help review and improve repeat prescribing systems and support the development of Standard Operating Procedures to enhance safety and efficiency. You will offer advice on medicines use to clinicians, care home staff, patients, and carers to promote medicines optimisation and cost-effective prescribing. Your role will also involve supporting medication reviews, responding to medication queries, participating in audits, handling prescriptions safely, and advising on sourcing and managing medicines. You may also carry out home or care home visits as required and provide support to the practice dispensary team. Effective liaison with wider Primary Care Network (PCN) pharmacy teams will be key in ensuring high-quality, coordinated patient care. Additionally, you will manage your workload independently, contribute to administrative tasks such as data entry and communication, and maintain a positive, patient-focused approach across the team.

About Us

At The Coastal Partnership, we're dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, fostering confidence in your patient care and pride in your outcomes. Our goal is to be the preferred choice for both patients and staff. While we've earned a CQC good rating, we're continually evolving.

We're in search of an individual who can share our vision for high-quality primary care, regardless of where you are in your career journey. Our partnership, led by three partners and a robust management team, spans seven locations across three PCNs, catering to a diverse range of village, town, and city demographics. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

Benefits

• 5 weeks Annual leave
• NHS Pension
• Long Service Recognition

Additional Details

Date posted: 17 April 2025

Pay scheme: Salary depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: A1699-25-0012

Job Location

Hemsby Medical Centre
1 Kings Court
Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EW

Job Responsibilities

• Be responsible for organising, planning, and managing your own workload to meet deadlines.
• Participate in medication audits.
• Work under the supervision of the Practice Pharmacist to advise GPs, staff, Care Home staff, patients, and carers regarding medicines optimisation to improve prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Refer to the main Job Description for a comprehensive overview of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience working as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a GP Surgery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with prescribing/clinical systems such as SystemOne
• Knowledge of NHS Medicines Management and Optimisation processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Technician NVQ3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
• ACT qualification
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a GP Surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Employer Details

Employer: The Coastal Partnership

Address: Hemsby Medical Centre, 1 Kings Court, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EW

Employer's Website: https://www.coastaldoctors.co.uk