Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking GP practice in Abingdon is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will support safe prescribing processes and patient care, working closely with Clinical Pharmacists and GPs. This position offers opportunities for personal development and significant contributions to patient medication management. Join a collaborative team where high clinical standards and a supportive culture thrive.

Benefits

Support for ongoing CPD and training

Regular team events and development sessions

Work-life balance

Involvement in innovation and service design

Qualifications

• Experience in community, hospital, or primary care pharmacy setting.
• Committed to ongoing CPD.
• Knowledge of NHS guidance and medicines optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support the repeat prescribing process and manage medication queries.
• Conduct medication reviews post-discharge.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and medicines audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proactive attitude

Education

PCPEP pathway completion

Accredited checking technician training

Tools

EMIS clinical systems

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to make a meaningful difference in primary care? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across our GP practice/Primary Care Network (PCN).

Working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, and wider healthcare team, you'll play a vital role in optimising prescribing processes, supporting patient care, and improving health outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills in a new environment, with opportunities for personal development and making a tangible impact on the way medicines are managed in general practice.

Whether youre experienced in primary care or looking to transition from community or hospital pharmacy, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Support the repeat prescribing process, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective supply of medicines.

Conduct medication reviews and reconciliations, particularly following hospital discharge.

Manage medication queries from patients, carers, and clinicians, escalating when appropriate.

Contribute to medicines optimisation projects, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Work closely with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, and the wider team to support safe prescribing practices.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records on the clinical system.

Help implement changes in prescribing guidance and respond to medicines safety alerts.

Promote patient understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments.

About us

Malthouse Surgery is a forward-thinking, digitally enabled GP practice based in the heart of Abingdon. We are proud of our welcoming, team-focused culture and our commitment to providing excellent patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our clinical team includes a diverse and experienced group of GPs working across the week, supported by Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a First Contact Physio, and a dedicated nursing and administrative team. We foster a respectful, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative.

We have recently implemented a new digital telephone system and redesigned our triage model to offer full access to care while managing demand safely. We use cloud-based systems, are active in quality improvement, and constantly explore better ways of working. Our team is committed to professional development, with regular meetings, shared learning, and a culture that values feedback and innovation.

Joining us means becoming part of a practice that balances high clinical standards with a genuine team spirit, where your contribution will be valued and your wellbeing supported.

Staff benefits include:

Support for ongoing CPD and training

Regular team events and development sessions

A strong ethos of work-life balance

Involvement in innovation and service design

Job responsibilities

Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation

Support the repeat prescribingprocess, including synchronisation of medications and managing prescriptionqueries.

Perform medicinesreconciliation for patients post-discharge, ensuring accurate and safe updatesto medication records.

Review and process prescriptionrequests, ensuring safety, legality, and cost-effectiveness in accordance withclinical guidance.

Support medicines audits andswitches, including those required for ICB formulary or safety updates.

Answer medicines-relatedqueries from patients and carers, escalating where appropriate.

Provide advice on the safe andeffective use of medicines.

Support patients withmedication changes, including those linked to long-term condition reviews ordeprescribing initiatives.

Administrative and Quality Support

Support achievement of QoF, IIFand local medicines optimisation targets.

Participate in theimplementation of safety alerts and MHRA guidance.

Support the practice or PCNwith electronic prescribing, prescribing systems, and template development.

Teamwork and Development

Work collaboratively with GPs,pharmacists, nurses, and wider staff.

Attend training and supervisionsessions as required.

Contribute to qualityimprovement projects.

Maintain registration and keepup to date with CPD requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Committed to patient-centred care and service improvement
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a community, hospital or primary care pharmacy setting
• Commitment to ongoing CPD
• Good understanding of repeat prescribing systems and medicines optimisation
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in dealing with patients and clinicians
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Team player with a flexible and proactive attitude
• Complete PCPEP pathway
• Accredited checking technician or relevant post-qualification training
• Experience of using clinical systems EMIS
• Involvement in medicines audits, QI or safety projects
• Knowledge of NHS guidance (e.g. MHRA alerts, prescribing safety)

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.