PCN Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Eastbourne. This role involves supporting pharmacists, conducting medication reviews, and assisting with chronic disease management. Candidates should have a pharmacy technician qualification and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive salary, structured CPD time, and additional support for career progression. The position contributes directly to improving patient care across the network.

Benefits

6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Competitive salary with pay progression

Protected and structured CPD & study time

Access to PCN-wide learning and teaching sessions

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health care setting.
• Experience of working with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in the delivery of clinical and administrative pharmacy services.
• Assist with medicines optimisation and long term condition management.
• Conduct structured medication reviews.
• Participate in face to face clinics in competent clinical fields.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT skills

Effective time management

Ability to work autonomously

Problem solving & analytical skills

Clear, polite telephone manner

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of a pharmacy technician training programme

Further education (A Level / Degree)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic andmotivated Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. This is an excellentopportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality medicinesoptimisation, support chronic disease management, and help improve patient careacross the PCN.

Main duties of the job

Supportpharmacists in the delivery of clinical and administrative pharmacy services

Assistwith medicines optimisation and long term condition management

Conductstructured medication reviews

Optimisemedication based on hospital discharge letters

Answermedication and prescription queries from patients and other healthcareprofessionals

Supportthe prescription team in day to day tasks

Supportimplementation of national policies and guidelines

Contributeto reducing medication wastage

Participatein face to face clinics in competent clinical fields (full training provided)

Receiveone to one clinical supervision and support from clinical pharmacists

Takepart in ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Helpreduce GP workload through effective pharmacy interventions

Ensurecompliance with relevant standards, including CQC, NICE, MHRA, QOF, and PCN DES

Assistwith patient education and adherence support for long-term conditions

Contributeto audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations

Assistwith clinical coding and data collection

Participatein multi-disciplinary team meetings and collaborative care planning

Supportmedicines reconciliation in patients transitioning between care settings

About us

Victoria Primary Care Network (VPCN) provides care for approximately 50,000 patients across Victoria Medical Practice, Downlands Medical Centre and Vita Healthcare Practices.

The PCN pharmacy team comprises three pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians.

Benefits of Working for Victoria PCN

• 6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary with pay progression linked to training & performance
• Protected and structured CPD & study time
• Development pathways in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, CV disease, respiratory, frailty)
• Access to PCN-wide learning, Regular in-house teaching, clinical supervision and shared learning sessions, peer support and shadowing
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Job responsibilities

Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Pharmacy Technician are detailed above.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Occupational Health Clearance

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training programme - Equivalent accredited qualification (CPPE)
• Further education (A Level / Degree)

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to support implementation of policies and procedures
• Ability to appreciate the sensitive nature of work and maintain confidentiality

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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.