Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Godalming; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care with a focus on safe prescribing and effective medicine use. The successful candidate will work within a supportive team, provide patient-facing services, and support clinical audits, striving for continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the GPhC is essential.
• Evidence of CPD throughout employment required.
• Experience working in Primary Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective medicines use through patient discussions.
• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks.
• Support clinical pharmacists with shared care protocols.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services

CPPE Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise own workload , work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent is essential and registered with the General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).Ideally you will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway course.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to improve patient care by implementing best practices and maximising prescribing safety. The post holder will help patients get the most from their medicines, improve repeat prescribing processes, lead and promote repeat dispensing/online ordering as well as aiming to reduce medicine waste.

About Us

Springfield Surgery is a friendly and progressive practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We offer a full range of primary care services and pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3047-25-0001

Job locations

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Undertake patient-facing activities to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making discussions with patients.

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (eg checking inhaler techniques)

Patient safety audits and incentive scheme actions, as directed

Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patient to ensure they use their medicines effectively

Synchronise medicines for patients transferring between care settings and link them with local community pharmacists as appropriate

Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling health inequalities

Support clinical pharmacists with shared care protocols

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Support the implementation of national and local prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings this will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, supporting delivery of QIPP, QOF and enhanced service targets

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Undertake patient-facing activities to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making discussions with patients.

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (eg checking inhaler techniques)

Patient safety audits and incentive scheme actions, as directed

Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patient to ensure they use their medicines effectively

Synchronise medicines for patients transferring between care settings and link them with local community pharmacists as appropriate

Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling health inequalities

Support clinical pharmacists with shared care protocols

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Support the implementation of national and local prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings this will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, supporting delivery of QIPP, QOF and enhanced service targets

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work in a team and alone as required
• Trustworthy, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
  
  

Desirable

• Access to care and a driving licence
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the GPhC
• BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• CPPE Qualification
• Evidence of CPD throughout employment
  
  

Desirable

• Working in Primary Care
• EMIS Clinical system
• Clinical audit knowledge
• Consultations skills
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Current registration with the GPhC
• BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• CPPE Qualification
• Evidence of CPD throughout employment
  
  

Desirable

• Working in Primary Care
• EMIS Clinical system
• Clinical audit knowledge
• Consultations skills
  
  

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

Employer's website

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