Pharmacy Technician

GPS Healthcare; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Solihull to support safe and effective use of medicines. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care, maintaining medication records, and participating in stock management. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in the pharmacy sector and a commitment to quality patient service. This position offers competitive salaries aligned with experience and qualifications, as well as benefits like flexible working and NHS pension membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

NHS Pension Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Paid day off for birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the pharmacy sector.
• Experience working in primary care settings.
• Ability to manage own workload promoting quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of safe and effective use of medicines.
• Provide patient support and medicines optimization.
• Maintain patient medication records and documentation.

Skills

Effective medicines use

Communication skills

IT proficiency in Microsoft suite

Prioritization and organization

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science

Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Job description

The PharmacyTechnician will work to support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficientuse of medicines within GPS Healthcare. This role provides an opportunity forthe post holder to gain experience across a range of pharmacy technician dutieswithin the primary care setting. The Pharmacy Technician will support the multi-disciplinaryteam with administrative, reconciliation, medicines management tasks andclinical safety tasks both autonomously and as part of the team.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking a patient supporting role to ensureeffective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations withpatients
• To provide advice to patients with long termconditions (LTCs) on specific medicines management issues
• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks,including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews,medicine awareness and medicines reconciliation.
• To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients inchanges to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety,quality and cost effectiveness.
• Support the organisation in the delivery ofclinical safety processes to ensure safe, effective practice across the PCN.
• To participate in audits of medication that require frequent monitoring.To respond to medication queries from patientsand staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP inaccordance with practice protocols.

About us

GPS Healthcare is a high-performing, single-practice Primary Care Network (PCN) operating across six sites in central and south Solihull. We provide care to over 40,000 patients and work collaboratively with partner PCNs, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), Solihull Council, Community Services, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Our team is committed to providing outstanding patient care within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Solihull offers excellent transport links, a semi-rural setting, proximity to Birmingham Airport and the NEC, and access to scenic Warwickshire countryside contributing to a high quality of life for both staff and residents.

We offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits including:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications
• Flexible working options to support work life balance
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• A paid day off for your birthday
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A friendly, supportive and professional working culture where development is encouraged

Join us at GPS Healthcare and be part of a team committed to improving patient experience, organisational safety and high-quality care.

If you are interested in applying to be a Pharmacy Technician withGPS Healthcare, please submit your CV and a supporting statement to [e-mail] by 4 January 2026.

Job responsibilities

• Help to maintain accurate patient medication records and documentation.
• Participate in stock management processes, including ordering, storing, and safe handling of medicines.
• Provide general administrative support for thepharmacy team, including filing, data entry, and communication with patients, practicesand community pharmacies as appropriate.
• Communicate with patients, carers, and colleagues in a polite,professional, and supportive manner.
• To support the implementation of nationalprescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and otherprimary care settings.
• Undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use ofantibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to theQuality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.
• Delivery of medicines optimisation incentiveschemes (e.g., medicines switches) and patient safety audits.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within team environments
• Minimum 2 years experience within the pharmacy sector.
• Experience working in primary care setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Knowledge and Skills

• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good use of IT packages such as the Microsoft suite
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks (PCNs), NHS policy, and prescribing management.

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.

Depending on experience£16.48ph -£17.27ph Depending on experience