Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Margate is looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care. Responsibilities include supporting medicines management and working closely with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff. Candidates should have registration with the GPhC and experience in primary care. A proactive approach and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a GP practice is advantageous.
• Knowledge of medicines management is essential.
• Must submit to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective use of medicines.
• Assist with long-term condition management protocols.
• Help patients understand their medications.

Skills

Previous experience in primary care

Good working knowledge of medicines management processes

Excellent communication skills

IT skills (experience with Emis)

Proactive and organised team player

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Are you an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to make a difference? Were seeking a dedicated professional to become a valued member of our welcoming GP practice team.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician at Northdown and Dashwood Surgery, you will play a vital role in supporting medicines management throughout the practice. Working closely with GPs, our clinical pharmacist, nurses, and administrative staff, you will contribute to enhancing patient safety, streamlining repeat prescribing processes, and supporting cost-effective prescribing.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards while actively contributing to the smooth running of the medicines management system. Your expertise will help us deliver high-quality care and improved outcomes for all our patients.

About us

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive training practice serving around 25,000 patients across two sites. Our team is extremely welcoming and dedicated, consisting of:

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Paramedics

5 Practice Nurses

5 GP Assistants (GPAs)

Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)

In-house Physiotherapists

A Social Prescriber

Experienced administrative and reception staff

Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient care and a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Job responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across the practice. Working closely with our GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and administrative team, you will contribute to improving prescribing systems, medication safety, and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting medicines reconciliation post-discharge and after clinical appointments
• Supporting audits and medication reviews
• Assisting with long-term condition management protocols
• Liaising with community pharmacies and other healthcare providers
• Supporting the clinical team with drug monitoring and prescribing alerts
• Helping patients understand their medications and promoting adherence

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience in primary care,
• Good working knowledge of medicines management processes
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Previous experience in primary care, community pharmacy, or hospital setting would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of medicines management processes
• Excellent communication and IT skills experience with Emis .
• A proactive, organised, and patient-focused team player

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.