Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucester is looking for a proactive Pharmacy Technician to join their Primary Care Network. In this role, you will provide clinical support, engage directly with patients, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care through effective medicines management. Key qualifications include being a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with at least 2 years of experience and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong understanding of long-term condition management.
• Willingness to run own clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients regarding their medicines.
• Conduct clinical medication reviews.
• Implement national prescribing guidance.
• Assist in managing medicines post-discharge.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care Network (PCN) team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. This is a varied and rewarding position that combines medicines optimisation, clinical support, and direct patient engagement to improve outcomes and reduce medicines-related risks for our patients.

Aspen is a large single-practice PCN; you1ll work closely with pharmacy staff and prescription clerks, receiving direct support and supervision to thrive in your role.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment. You will be instrumental in supporting prescribing processes, resolving medication-related queries, and contributing to the development of safer, more efficient systems for repeat prescribing and medicines reconciliation.

A significant part of your role will involve running your own clinics, particularly for those with uncomplicated hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia, as well as other long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, and hypothyroidism. These clinics will focus on medication reviews, monitoring requirements, and supporting patients to optimise their use of medicines. You will be empowered to make recommendations for therapy changes in line with clinical protocols and in collaboration with senior pharmacists and GPs.

Main duties

• Provide telephone and face-to-face support to patients with questions or concerns about their medicines.
• Conduct clinical medication reviews, identifying potential interactions, safety concerns, or opportunities for deprescribing.
• Support the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance, including NICE recommendations and shared care protocols.
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives, helping to reduce medicines waste and improve prescribing safety.
• Assist in the management of medicines post-discharge, ensuring continuity of care and addressing discrepancies.
• Play a role in education and training, supporting practice staff in understanding medicines optimisation principles and safe prescribing practices.

This is a forward-thinking role with scope to develop and shape services, particularly in the area of long-term condition management. You will be encouraged to take initiative, contribute to service development, and work collaboratively across the PCN to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

We are looking for someone who is not only technically skilled and knowledgeable, but also patient-focused, organised, and confident in communicating with both patients and professionals.

About Us

Aspen Medical Practice was formed in 2018 with the merger of 4 practices, making it the largest surgery in Gloucestershire with over 30,000 patients. Since also becoming the first single surgery Primary Care Network in Gloucestershire, Aspen has been developing its teams to maximise the efficiencies and reach that a large-scale organisation can mobilise for its patients.

Operating from a modern main super surgery in central Gloucester and two branch surgeries, we work together as one team to provide the best possible service we can for our patients and their families.

Aspen is an equal opportunities employer. The best way to get an idea of who we are as a team and surgery is to visit; please contact us if you wish to arrange this.

Details

Date posted: 25 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: A1329-25-0001

Job locations: Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3PX

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Please see attached document for the whole Job Description and Person Specification for Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with minimum 2 years experience
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy services

Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of medicines optimisation and long-term condition management
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to run own clinics and develop services in line with patient needs

Desirable

• Experience in general practice or primary care
• Knowledge of NICE guidance, shared care protocols, and prescribing audits

Disclosure and Regulation

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

Employer details

Aspen Medical Practice

Address: Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3PX

Employer's website: https://www.aspenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/

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