Pharmacy Technician

Operose Health Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD leave

In-house CPD training

Learning management system

Career development opportunities

Transport benefits

Job summary

Operose Health Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Clinical Pharmacist in delivering safe, effective repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, and efficient systems to maximise patient outcomes.

You will perform administrative duties, support coordination of pharmacy processes, and contribute to a patient-centred team. The role includes patient contact and development opportunities within our network.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is essential.
• GCSEs including maths, English and two science subjects or equivalent.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, patients and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repeat prescribing administration and medicines optimisation.
• Support pharmacy administration to keep the site running smoothly.
• Contribute to reducing medicines waste and improving patient outcomes.
• Engage with patients to advise on medicines and healthy living.

Skills

GPhC registration

GCSEs incl. maths & English

Confidentiality

Teamwork & communication

Education

GCSEs including maths, English and two sciences

Job description

The postholder will support the Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

You will be responsible for many of the administrative duties that help a site operate smoothly and will be a valuable part of a patient’s healthcare team. To support improved co‑ordination and effective pharmacy administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat prescribing systems, processes and medicines optimisation.

Your typical day could involve calling patients,usually via telephone, face‑to‑face, SMS or online. You will work withpatientsto reach the best possible care for them,advising them ontheirhealth, how to taketheir medicinesandtheirlifestyle choices.

The Ideal Candidate

Interested? What you will need to be considered:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Candidates should have at least four General Certificates in Secondary Education (GCSEs), including maths, English and two science or equivalent qualifications, to show that they have an in-depth understanding of pharmacy.
• Ability to workeffectively with your colleagues,patientsand the public. Helping to maintain a positive, supportive, patient focussed culture.
• Be abletomaintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Interested inhelping people and improvingpeople’s health.

Package Description

What we can offer you as a Pharmacy Technician:

• Annual salary of up to £39,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.

About the Company

At Operose Health it is our mission to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We care for over 630,000 patients across 60+ GP Practices, from Devon to Doncaster.

We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be.

Clinical expertise, innovation and research drive our models of care, improving primary care access to provide the right support, at the right time. By leveraging data and insights, we manage demand more efficiently, enabling quicker patient access. We empower and educate patients to improve their health and wellbeing for the long term.