Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A Health Care Organization in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Technician. The successful candidate will support the repeat prescription process, assist the clinical team with medication tasks, and conduct audits. Must be registered with the GPhC and have community pharmacy experience. This part-time position involves 20 hours per week over four weekdays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a community or primary care pharmacy.
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage repeat prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Support the repeat prescription process and conduct medication reviews.
• Provide advice on medicines and manage prescribing queries.
• Conduct audits and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience in community or primary care pharmacy

Tools

EMIS or similar clinical systems

Job description

Join Our Friendlyand Forward-Thinking Practice

The Tutbury Practice is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive team for 20 hours per week. The work schedule will be spread across four weekdays, including Fridays, with specific hours to be agreed upon during the interview. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established GP surgery dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Applicant must have general practice experience.

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician at The Tutbury Practice, you will play a vitalrole in supporting medicines management across the practice. Working alongsideour GPs, clinical pharmacist, nurses, and administrative staff, you willcontribute to improving patient safety, enhancing repeat prescribing processes,and supporting cost-effective prescribing.

Disclosureand Barring Service Check

Thispost is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made tothe Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for anyprevious criminal convictions.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician at The Tutbury Practice, you will play a key role in supporting the repeat prescription process, including medication reviews and synchronisation. You will provide informed advice on medicines and prescribing queries to both patients and colleagues, contributing to safe and effective medication use. The role also involves conducting audits and participating in quality improvement initiatives, as well as assisting with the implementation of both local and national prescribing guidelines. Additionally, you will support the clinical team with medication-related tasks, including reconciliation of medicines following patient discharge.

About us

TheTutbury Practice is a rural GP surgery located in Tutbury, serving patientsfrom nearby areas such as Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton. Our practice has apatient population of 8,500. Our clinical team includes two GP partners, foursalaried GPs, a clinical pharmacist, a nurse practitioner, and an experiencednursing team, all supported by a friendly and dedicated admin and receptionstaff.

Weare committed to our core values of reliability, compassion, and patient-centredcare. Our team fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we take pride increating a positive and supportive work environment.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the repeat prescription process, including medication reviews and synchronisation
• Provide advice on medicines and prescribing queries to patients and colleagues
• Carry out audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with the implementation of local and national prescribing guidelines
• Support the clinical team with medication-related tasks, including reconciliation post-discharge

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• - Polite and confident
• - Flexible and cooperative
• - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Motivated and proactive
• - Ability to use initiative and judgement
• - High levels of integrity and loyalty
• - Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• - Ability to work under pressure
• - Confident, assertive and resilient

Qualifications

• - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• - Experience working in a community or primary care pharmacy setting
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• - Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• - Experience working in a GP practice or primary care network
• - Understanding of EMIS or similar clinical systems
• - Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures

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.