Pharmacy Technician

Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care through effective medicines management and repeat prescribing. The role involves managing prescriptions, assisting with medication reviews, and participating in clinical governance and safety initiatives. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and have experience in pharmacy settings. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential. This is a full-time position in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in general practice, community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy.
• Competence in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage repeat prescription requests and ensure timely processing.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of EMIS Web

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Tools

NHS prescribing systems

Job description

Old SwanHealth Centre Group Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice basedin Liverpool, providing care to over 9,200 patients. We are committed todelivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We areseeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team.

Thesuccessful candidate will play a key role in improving the quality of patientcare through effective medicines management, repeat prescribing processes andmedicine optimisation. You will supportthe primary care team, assist with medication reviews, contribute to safe and cost-effectiveprescribing while ensuring adherence to best practice

Main duties of the job

• Managing repeat prescriptions and medicines reconciliation
• Supporting medication reviews and patient adherence
• Assisting with prescribing audits and medicines optimisation
• Providing advice to patients and ensuring compliance with policies

About us

Our team includes 5 partners, 3 salaried GPs, 4 Registrars,ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA, Physiotherapist, Practice Manager, ReceptionManager, Secretary and a team of Receptionist/Care Navigators andAdministrative Staff.

We pride ourselves as being one big work family, providingeach other with the necessary support and guidance to achieve the aims andgoals of the Practice

Job responsibilities

PHARMACY TECHINICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

As a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in improving the quality of patient care through effective medicines management, repeat prescribing processes and medicine optimisation. You will support the primary care team, assist with medication reviews, contribute to safe and cost-effective prescribing while ensuring adherence to best practice

Key Responsibilities

• Repeat Prescribing
• Manage repeat prescription requests, ensuring timely processing and clinical checks.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with patients about prescription queries.
• Support GPs and clinicians in reviewing medication use.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge or care transfer.
• Assist in long-term condition management by optimising medication regimes.
• Provide information to patients about safe medicine use.
• Handle medication-related queries and promote adherence.
• Clinical Governance & Safety
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety initiatives.
• Help practices meet Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling prescriptions.
• Knowledge of medicines management, prescribing systems, and NHS processes.
• Ability to work independently while accountable for safe practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience of working in general practice, community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy
• Competence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of EMIS Web
• Knowledge of NHS Prescribing policies and medicines optimisation initiatives

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.