Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Rotherham seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of safe and efficient prescribing systems. Responsibilities include undertaking medicines reconciliation, advising on prescribing changes, and managing workload effectively. Ideal candidates must be registered with the GPhC and possess strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary between £31,049 and £37,796 per year.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working in GP practice, Primary Care, hospital or community pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols.
• Support achievement of prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
• Work with practices to review repeat prescribing protocols.
• Provide advice to GPs and staff on prescribing.
• Participate in medication audits.
• Assist in managing prescribing budgets.
• Prepare evidence-based resources for cost-effective prescribing.
• Support practices in providing medication reviews.
• Handle prescriptions safely and assess risks.
• Respond to medication queries from patients.
• Advise on sourcing and management of medicines.
• Plan and manage own workload effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

Job Summary

To support the Primary Care Network to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

About Us

Connect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part‑time basis. It delivers extended access primary care services and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, and supports the development of primary care networks and delivery of training to the general practice workforce.

Vision

We are a GP‑led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care, support GP practices, remain patient‑centred, work collaboratively across general practice and with partners, provide high‑quality services, positive working experiences and secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2025


• Pay scheme: Agenda for change


• Band: Band 5


• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata


• Contract: Permanent


• Working pattern: Full‑time


• Reference number: CHR – 7534181


• Location: Connect Healthcare, Rotherham, S65 3HD

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients’ medical records / prescribing accordingly.


• Support the achievement of the practice’s prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.


• Work with practices to review and develop repeat prescribing protocols / SOPs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.


• Provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support safety, quality and cost‑effectiveness; attend MDT meetings if required.


• Participate in medication audits.


• Assist in monitoring and managing prescribing budgets and liaise with the medicines management team at the CCG.


• Prepare evidence‑based resources and information to support rational cost‑effective prescribing.


• Support practices to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness and undertake community visits as appropriate.


• Take a proactive approach to safe handling of prescriptions, assess risk and make recommendations for improvement.


• Respond to medication queries from patients and staff professionally, referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.


• Advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.


• Be responsible for the organisation, planning and management of own workload to meet deadlines.

Additional Administrative Responsibilities

• Take messages and pass on information as appropriate.


• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.


• Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers.


• Help to maintain a positive, patient‑focused culture and a supportive culture across the whole of the practice team.


• Perform any other duties commensurate with this position under direction of Partners / Practice Managers, depending on current workload.

Person Specification

• Essential:
  
  
  
  • Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  
  
  
  


• Desirable:
  
  
  
  • PCPEP.
  
  
  • CPD evidence.
  
  
  • Experience of using SystemOne.
  
  
  • Experience working in GP practice, Primary Care, hospital or community pharmacy.
  
  
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC
Connect Healthcare, Rotherham, S65 3HD
Website: https://connecthealthcarerotherham.co.uk