Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice seeks a clinical pharmacy technician to join a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. This position offers flexibility in working hours, opportunities for professional development, and a positive working environment that promotes a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Support for professional development

Training and development opportunities

Bike rack and shower facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacy technician with a Level 3 diploma or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) required.
• Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the medicine management program.
• Conduct medication reviews for patients.
• Support the primary care education pathway through CPPE.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered with GPhC

Tools

Electronic record systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Summary

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is looking to recruit a clinical pharmacy technician to join our supportive clinical team in general practice. This position is available for both full-time and part-time work.

As a member of our established team of pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff, you will contribute to our medicine management program, which includes conducting medication reviews for all our patients. If you are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and have the determination and drive to face challenges head-on, you will thrive within our Primary Care Network (PCN).

In this role, you will receive support to complete the primary care education pathway through the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE).

Main duties of the job

• A qualified and registered pharmacy technician with a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Proficiency in using electronic record systems and spreadsheets.
• Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning through education, training, and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid clinical knowledge base.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and to multitask while managing frequent interruptions.
  
  

About Us

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is a long-established, award-winning, forward-thinking training practice. We are based over two surgery sites within 10 minutes of each other, serving the population of Stanway & Prettygate in Colchester, Essex. We hold monthly meetings and training sessions and have a diverse team of clinicians, including first contact physio, pharmacists, ANP/NP, care coordinator, social prescriber, health coach, GP Assistant and an award-winning team of mental health workers.

Benefits Include:

• Genuine responsibility from day one.
• The opportunity to work with a strong social purpose.
• A permanent employment contract.
• A competitive salary with increments based on professional development.
• Membership in the NHS pension scheme.
• Support for your personal and professional development.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy an impressive total of 30 days of annual leave, along with eight bank holidays (pro-rata), all of which increase with your continuous years of service in the NHS. This generous leave policy not only promotes a healthy work-life balance but also rewards your commitment and dedication to the healthcare profession.
• Bike rack available.
• Shower facilities.
• Convenient access to the A12, with routes to London and Ipswich.
  
  

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

28745

Job locations

76 Ambrose Avenue

Colchester

Essex

CO3 4LN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A qualified and registered pharmacy technician with a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• A qualified and registered pharmacy technician with a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

76 Ambrose Avenue

Colchester

Essex

CO3 4LN

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

76 Ambrose Avenue

Colchester

Essex

CO3 4LN

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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