Lead Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation & Safety

The Arch Medical Practice; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site parking

Staff yoga

Walking group

Free fruit & breakfast items

Cycle to Work scheme

Standing desks

Practice fleeces

Employee of the Month scheme

Descripción de la vacante

The Arch Medical Practice in Hulme, Manchester, seeks a Chief Pharmacy Technician to lead the pharmacy team within a busy primary care setting. You will coordinate medicines optimisation, oversee repeat prescribing, and ensure safe systems for prescribing and monitoring.

Close collaboration with clinical pharmacists, GPs, and nurses is essential to improve patient care and safety. We value development and training; you will shape services, deliver improvements, and support staff through ongoing

Formación

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Meets GPhC qualification and training requirements to register as a Pharmacy Technician
• Working towards, enrolled in, or qualified via an approved training pathway (e.g. Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP))
• Evidence of ongoing specialist training relevant to primary care or medicines optimisation
• Experience working in a primary care (GP practice or PCN) setting
• Understanding of GP practice systems, QOF, and enhanced services
• Awareness of the wider NHS structure, including PCNs and commissioners

Responsabilidades

• Lead & support the clinical pharmacy team delivering safe, effective medicines management
• Oversee repeat prescribing systems, ensuring prescriptions are processed accurately and timely
• Coordinate medicines optimisation activities including medication reviews and reconciliation after hospital discharge
• Lead on improving systems and processes within the practice to enhance efficiency & patient safety
• Provide leadership & support to the pharmacy team to ensure safe, appropriate medicines and adherence
• Develop and lead service improvements and work with clinical pharmacists & GPs
• Train and develop staff; implement national prescribing policies & guidelines
• Support integration across health and social care with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and safeguarding policies
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects and update protocols

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Educación

GPhC registration

GPhC registration requirements

PCPEP pathway training

Specialist training in primary care

GP practice experience

GP practice systems & QOF

NHS structure awareness

Descripción del empleo

The Arch Medical Practice in Hulme, Manchester, seeks a Chief Pharmacy Technician to lead the pharmacy team within a busy primary care setting. You will coordinate medicines optimisation, oversee repeat prescribing, and ensure safe systems for prescribing and monitoring.

Close collaboration with clinical pharmacists, GPs, and nurses is essential to improve patient care and safety. We value development and training; you will shape services, deliver improvements, and support staff through ongoing