Pharmacy Technician

South Waveney Alliance Primary Care Network; Bungay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Bungay is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves working with patients to enhance medication processes, offering clinical support, and supporting the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective use of medicines. Candidates should have a GCSE in Maths, English, and Science, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and be registered with the GPhC. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a GCSE in Maths, English, and Science.
• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences required.
• Candidates must be registered with the GPhC.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve care.
• Support patients in medication management.
• Assist in the administration of repeat prescriptions.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Experience with SystmOne clinical system

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE in Maths, English and Science

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered with the GPhC

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

South Waveney Alliance Primary Care Network – Bungay Medical Practice

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Bungay Medical Practice is looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician.

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person‑centred, coordinated care across the district. There is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro‑actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of care. You will have regular contact with patients helping to reduce the workload of GPs. The role includes development of practice teams to increase effective pharmacy administration within general practice, especially in relation to repeat prescribing processes including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.

The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed protocols. In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for developing better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.

Based at Bungay Medical Practice, in conjunction with the PCN DES and in liaison with the network pharmacy team.

About us

Bungay Medial Centre provides the highest quality healthcare to patients.

We are part of the SWAN Primary Care Network sharing clinicians and resources and working collaboratively to deliver best care for our patients.

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi‑disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians core role and responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories, working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English and Science
• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Candidates must be registered with the GPhC

Experience

• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Previous work experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Experience of dealing directly with the public/patients.
• Previous work experience in Primary Care.
• Experience of clinical audit.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a multi‑skilled team.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
• Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols.
• Experience of using TPPs SystmOne clinical system.

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.

South Waveney Alliance Primary Care Network