Pharmacy Technician

NHS; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established GP practice in London is seeking a qualified pharmacy technician to support the Lead Pharmacist and ensure high-quality, safe repeat prescribing. The role involves managing prescriptions, working within a multidisciplinary team, and promoting cost-effective practices. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a diploma in Pharmacy Services.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
• Knowledge of drug laws.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Pharmacist and team in daily operations.
• Assist with prescription queries for pharmacists.
• Engage in patient-facing roles for effective medicine use.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Computer skills

Respect for confidentiality

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job Summary

We are a thriving, well-established GP practice with over 13,000 patients, offering comprehensive healthcare services across two branches located in Southall and Hounslow. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community through professional, efficient, and compassionate service.

If you are looking to make a real difference in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are a system one practice and prefer someone familiar with this system. The role involves managing repeat prescriptions, issuing and reviewing them, attending clinical meetings, and supporting the reception team in streamlining prescription queries. The goal is to enable the clinical pharmacist to review complex requests and ensure high-quality, safe, and timely repeat prescribing while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

About Us

We work with a diverse team to provide the best services to our patients, including:

• GPs
• Nurses
• GPA's
• Pharmacists
• Paramedics
• Physiotherapists

We collaborate well and are always willing to adapt and improve our services.

Job Details

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Salary: £17 to £20 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Locations:

• 71-73 The Broadway, Southall, London, UB1 1LA
• 1 Vincent Road, Hounslow, TW4 7LH

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Pharmacist and team in daily operations.
• Assist the reception team with prescription queries, allowing pharmacists to review complex requests.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team supporting clinical pharmacists and clinicians, adhering to prescribing procedures.
• Participate in daily preparation of repeat prescriptions to ensure safety, quality, and timeliness.
• Promote cost-effective prescribing practices.
• Perform medicines reconciliation post-discharge and during care transfers.
• Maintain accurate medication records, including advice and actions taken.
• Coordinate with primary and secondary care colleagues for medication continuity.
• Engage in patient-facing roles to support effective medicine use and shared decision-making.
• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks, including administration checks and medication reviews.
• Support delivery of medicines optimisation schemes and safety audits.
• Provide expertise on public health and social care needs, including lifestyle advice and addressing health inequalities.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Qualified and registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
• Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Knowledge of drug laws.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Computer and database skills.
• Respect for confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Experience with SystmOne.
• Experience in primary care.

Other Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Employer Details

Name: The MWH Practice

Address: 71-73 The Broadway, Southall, London, UB1 1LA

Website: https://www.mwhpractice.co.uk/