Pharmacy Technician

DHU Healthcare; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

DHU Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient-focused medicines advice and safe, effective medication use at Thurmaston Health Centre on a bank (zero hours) basis. You will work within a Primary Care team, coordinating medicines reconciliation and transfers of care to ensure continuity and safety for patients.

You will participate in medicines optimisation, audits and quality improvements, and collaborate with GPs and clinical pharmacists to uphold high standards of care

Qualifications

• Patient-focused medicines advice and adherence support.
• Experience with medicines reconciliation and prescription workflows.
• Knowledge of medicines safety and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Experience in audit and quality improvement in pharmacy.
• Collaborative teamwork with GPs and clinical pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused medicines advice and support, promoting safe, effective medication use.
• Manage medicines reconciliation, repeat prescription workflows and transfers of care.
• Support medication reviews and high-risk medicine monitoring.
• Contribute to prescribing improvement initiatives and service improvements.
• Collaborate with wider healthcare teams and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Patient care

Medicines reconciliation

Medicines safety

Audit & quality

Teamwork with clinicians

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Be part of the team that keeps care moving forward. Pharmacy Technician Location: Thurmaston Health Centre Hours: Bank (zero hours) At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. We're a not-for-profit team driven by compassion and respect, where your voice is heard and your growth truly matters. Join us and be part of something bigger. For you, for them, with us. With us, every patient matters. Our Primary Care teams deliver compassionate, high-quality care, supporting patients and communities through accessible healthcare services. Working together across a range of primary care settings, our dedicated professionals make a real difference every day, while being supported to grow and thrive in their careers.

As a Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for: Patient Care & Medicines Support: Provide patient-focused medicines advice and support, promoting safe, effective medication use and improving patient experience and adherence. Medicines Reconciliation & Prescribing: Manage medicines reconciliation, repeat prescription workflows and transfers of care, ensuring accuracy, safety and continuity. Medicines Optimisation & Safety: Support medication reviews, high-risk medicine monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship and prescribing improvement initiatives. Audit & Quality Improvement: Undertake prescribing audits, analyse data, identify risks and contribute to service improvements and local prescribing priorities. Teamwork & Professional Development: Work collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and wider healthcare teams, supporting colleagues, maintaining professional standards and contributing to high-quality patient care.

With us, your wellbeing comes first

We'll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and we'll honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you're transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, we're here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available

Learning that shapes your career.

At DHU Healthcare, we support your growth at every stage of your career. With clear career paths, tailored training, and the DHU Academy, you'll have the tools and the encouragement to explore new skills and opportunities, take the next step, and make an impact. From leadership programmes and apprenticeships to essential role-specific training, development is part of how we work and shape healthcare together.

A culture where differences matter.

We believe that when everyone feels valued, respected and supported, they can do their best work. We're proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process. For more information on how DHU can support you, please

At DHU Healthcare, your skills, ideas and growth matter. Join us and be part of something bigger.