Onsite Clinical Pharmacist - Manchester

The Pharmacist Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fees paid

DBS applications paid

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Mentorship and guidance from peers

Health & wellbeing programme with free

confidential counselling

Company equipment (laptop)

Pension scheme

Associateship with MORPh

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their Manchester team in a hybrid role that blends clinical support with medicines management in a primary care setting. The position emphasises collaboration and professional development.

You will work on medication reconciliation, safety checks, and patient queries, leveraging EMIS and CPPE pathway training where available, with support from a network of pharmacists and technicians.

Qualifications

• Essential: GPhC registration and CPPE pathway certification or active enrolment.
• Minimum 12 months' experience in a primary care setting.
• Proficient with EMIS or similar clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and discharge summaries.
• Medicine management including prescription screening and processing.
• Support with repeat dispensing processes and medication reminders.
• Respond to patient medication queries with clear, accurate information.
• Coordinate with local pharmacies to manage stock and shortages.
• Prepare and run reports to identify patients for review.

Skills

Medicine management

Patient safety

Communication

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Education

GPhC Registration

CPPE Pathway Certificate

12+ months in primary care

Tools

EMIS

Job description

The Pharmacist Network is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their growing team in the Manchester area.

This is the perfect next step for someone seeking innovation and collaboration within a primary care environment.

About us

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the practice. You will provide expert clinical support, advice to patients and promote the safe and effective use of medicines.

An hybrid role, you will be joining a team of experienced technicians who will support, collaborate and create a fantastic environment for professional development.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries
• Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing
• Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
• Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries
• Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages
• Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription
• To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
• Doac Monitoring
• Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)
• Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately
• To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
• To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
• Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)
• Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review
• A professional registration with GPhC
• A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting
• The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled
• Proficient experience with EMIS, some training can be provided.

Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements will not be considered.

Desirable skills and experience:

• A strong understanding of medicine management, dispensing processes and patient safety protocols
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners
• The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment
• Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively
• A commitment to patient care and professional standards

Why Apply?

Not only will you be working in a highly professional, forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical knowledge further.

Benefits with The Pharmacist Network include:

• Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice
• Company Pension scheme
• Automatic Associateship with MORPh

Qualifications

• GPhC Registration
• CPPE Pathway Certificate
• 12+ months in primary care

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.