Pharmacy Technician

Nene Valley Surgery; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their supportive general practice team in the UK. In this role, you will accurately dispense medications, hold patient clinics, and contribute to public health initiatives. This position values professional development and provides a collaborative work environment to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates are expected to be registered with GPhC and have relevant pharmacy experience. Flexible working options are available to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Ability to work safely and within professional boundaries in a clinical team.
• Experience holding patient-facing clinics or managing medication reviews.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescribed medications under GP supervision.
• Hold patient clinics to review and manage medication.
• Support public health initiatives including immunisations.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting

Knowledge of NHS IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Qualified via an approved training pathway

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive general practice team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safe and timely supply of medications, holding patient clinics, supporting clinicians with technical and administrative tasks, and contributing to audits and quality improvement initiatives. You will also be involved in public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, helping to make a real difference to patient care and outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your professional development is supported, and your work directly improves the health and wellbeing of our community.

Main duties of the job

Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications under the supervision of the GP.

Hold patient clinics to review and manage medication, answering queries and providing advice within professional boundaries.

Provide technical and administrative support to the clinical team.

Conduct audits and monitor prescribing to support patient safety, sharing findings with the clinical team.

Support public health and screening initiatives, including immunisations and vaccination programmes.

Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

About us

You will join a friendly, supportive, and professional general practice team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Our team works collaboratively, valuing each members expertise and contribution, while maintaining a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment. We pride ourselves on a strong work ethic, encouraging continuous learning, professional development, and a culture of improvement.

Working with us offers the opportunity to make a real difference to our patients health and wellbeing, while enjoying the benefits of flexible working, structured support, and a team that genuinely cares about your growth and success.

Job responsibilities

You will manage complex patient cases, hold patient clinics, and support the practice with chronic disease management, prescribing, and patient education. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and public health programmes to improve patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council).
• Qualified via an approved training pathway, e.g.,:
• Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
• Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)
• Other courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) that meet the APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) relevant to primary care pharmacy practice.
• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting (preferred, but may be optional depending on your scoring).
• Ability to work safely and within professional boundaries in a clinical team.
• Experience working in primary care or general practice settings.
• Experience holding patient-facing clinics or managing medication reviews.
• Knowledge of NHS IT systems, e.g., SystmOne,
• Experience with medication audits, quality improvement, or prescribing safety initiatives.
• Understanding of public health and screening programmes, including immunisations and vaccination initiatives.
• Additional training or certification in specialist areas, e.g., long-term conditions, polypharmacy, or medicines optimisation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with patients and clinical colleagues.

Experience

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare or pharmacy setting
• Experience dispensing medications safely and accurately under supervision
• Experience working within a clinical or multi-disciplinary team
• Experience following professional standards and protocols for safe practice
• Experience in primary care or general practice
• Experience holding patient-facing clinics or managing medication reviews
• Experience with medication audits, quality improvement, or prescribing safety initiatives
• Experience using NHS IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)
• Experience contributing to public health and screening programmes, including immunisations
• Experience with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, or medicines optimisation
• Experience communicating effectively with patients and clinical colleagues

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.