GP Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimization & Safety

Millcroft Medical Centre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Millcroft Medical Centre in the UK is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our GP practice team. Working alongside Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians, you will help ensure safe, accurate and timely prescribing, provide technical support, and assist with medicines management.

You will undertake medication reviews, support audits, and contribute to cost-effective prescribing, with emphasis on patient safety, QOF/QIPP initiatives, and strong communication within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience working with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, approachable and empathetic.
• Flexible, motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and NHS policies.
• Ability to recognise when to seek clinical advice or elevate concerns.
• Satisfactory DBS check appropriate to the role.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.
• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
• Knowledge of NHS prescribing processes, QOF and medicines optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Support medication reviews, reconciliation and medicines optimisation.
• Manage repeat prescriptions, medication queries and prescription processes.
• Undertake medication switches under agreed protocols.
• Support high-risk medication monitoring, shared care and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Promote electronic prescribing and repeat dispensing.
• Conduct prescribing audits and support QOF, QIPP and patient safety initiatives.
• Provide guidance to patients and support staff with medicines management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• GPhC registration.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Commitment to professional development and patient safety.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice/PCN multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Undertake other appropriate duties within the scope and responsibility of the role.

Skills

GPhC registration

EMIS Web

Docman

CPD

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification

Satisfactory DBS check

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman

Job description

Millcroft Medical Centre in the UK is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our GP practice team. Working alongside Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians, you will help ensure safe, accurate and timely prescribing, provide technical support, and assist with medicines management.

You will undertake medication reviews, support audits, and contribute to cost-effective prescribing, with emphasis on patient safety, QOF/QIPP initiatives, and strong communication within a multidisciplinary