Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hull is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient safety and medication management. The candidate will work closely with the clinical team and participate in various clinical initiatives. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, and providing patient support. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary ranging from £30,640 to £35,450 depending on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive working environment

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working within a GP surgery is desirable.
• Knowledge of NHS guidelines and local prescribing policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structured medication reviews and reconcile medicines post-discharge.
• Process repeat prescription requests following clinical guidelines.
• Identify and resolve medication-related issues and contribute to audits.

Skills

Medicines Management

Patient Education

Data and Reporting

Clinical Pharmacy Knowledge

Stock Management

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

* INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2025 *

Pharmacy Technicians play a crucial role in the in‑house Pharmacy Team supporting the practice's medicines management and optimisation processes. The successful applicant will work closely with the clinical team to improve patient safety, enhance prescribing efficiency and ensure cost‑effective medication use.

James Alexander Family Practice are looking for a professional, motivated, experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of an expanding multi‑disciplinary team that is passionate about providing high quality, standardised care for our registered population.

The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to proactively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice.

Pharmacy Technicians play an important role complementing GPs, clinical pharmacists both in general practice and the community and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will join the team supported by our Clinical Pharmacists and wider practice Leadership Team to establish a successful pharmacy team.

The successful applicant will provide cover to both of our sites, at Princes Medical Centre and Bransholme Health Centre

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Reviews - Assist with structured medication reviews, reconciling medicines post‑discharge and ensuring accurate records
• Repeat Prescriptions - Process and authorise repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines
• Medication Safety - Identify and resolve medication‑related issues, ensure compliance with national and local prescribing policies and contribute to audits
• Patient Education - Provide advice on medication use, side effects and adherence to treatment plans
• Support Prescribers - Work with the clinical team to improve prescribing quality and manage high‑risk medicines
• Stock Management - Ensure efficient ordering, storage and disposal of medicines within the practice
• Data and Reporting - Assist with prescribing audits, data collection and reporting for quality improvement initiatives.

About us

James Alexander Family Practice is a large Primary Care Organisation delivering high-quality General Practice services across two sites Bransholme Health Centre and Princes Medical Centre.

Patient‑centred care is at the core of everything we do, and one of our key objectives is to consistently provide safe, high‑quality care that meets the needs of our patients.

We care for a combined list of more than 21,500 patients across our two sites. Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes GPs, Clinical Practitioners, First Contact Physiotherapists, GP Assistants, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner. We are also supported by an experienced in‑house Pharmacy Team.

We work in close partnership with Marmot Primary Care Network, both contributing to and benefiting from the shared expertise, resources and support within the network.

At James Alexander Family Practice, we recognise the importance of work/life balance and strive to create a supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment. We organise regular social activities to promote staff wellbeing and team cohesion.

Throughout the year, we also hold Staff Health and Wellbeing Weeks, during which colleagues can enjoy activities such as massages, reiki, and jewellery making during the working day.

We are proud to support our local community and regularly take part in events that raise funds and awareness for local charities and organisations.

Details Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,640 to £35,450 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1691-25-0025

Job locations

Princes Medical Centre

Princes Avenue

Hull

HU5 3QA

Bransholme Health Centre

Goodhart Road

Bransholme

Hull

HU7 4DW

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Medicines Management & Optimisation

• Support the processing of repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety, accuracy and compliance with practice protocols
• Conduct medicines reconciliation following hospital discharges and other care transitions
• Assist in structured medication reviews to improve patient adherence and safety
• Monitor prescribing trends and support cost‑effective prescribing within the surgery
• Identify and address medication‑related queries from patients and staff

Patient Support & Education

• Provide patients with advice on medication use, side effects and adherence
• Support long‑term condition management by ensuring optimal medication use
• Handle queries regarding prescriptions and medication changes

Prescribing & Administrative Support

• Assist with repeat prescribing processes, ensuring compliance with NHS policies
• Work with the clinical team to review and implement prescribing changes based on NHS guidelines
• Support the practice in reducing medication waste and improving prescribing efficiency

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with local and national prescribing qualities (e.g. NICE, CQC, MHRA guidelines)
• Assist with audits, medication safety reviews and reporting
• Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of medicines in the practice

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work alongside the clinical team to improve medicines management
• Assist in training and supervision of other staff regarding prescription processes
• Contribute to practice quality improvement initiatives related to medication safety.

Person Specification

Physical requirements

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Excellent attendance record.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Experience working within a GP surgery
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidelines and local prescribing policies
• Training in prescription management and medication safety audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence based medicine.
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s).
• Understands the principles of research governance.

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS agenda and Government targets.
• Awareness of GP budget‑management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Recognise priorities when problem‑solving and identify deviations from normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
• Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft office packages.
• Ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges.
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology.
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
• Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines.
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.

Desirable

• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems.

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Ability to motivate self to achieve goals.
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others.
• Work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Evidenced by Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

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.

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UK Registration

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Employer details

James Alexander Family Practice

Princes Medical Centre

Princes Avenue

Hull

HU5 3QA

Employer's website

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