Pharmacy Technician

NHS; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Shields is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their family-oriented team. This part-time position involves managing prescription requests and contributing to medication effectiveness. The role is situated at both the main surgery and a branch site. Applicants must have relevant training in pharmacy work, and experience in primary care is desirable. The surgery offers a supportive environment, making it an ideal opportunity for new talent.

Qualifications

• Trained in Pharmacy Technician work.
• Knowledgeable in primary care work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming prescription requests and monitor medications.
• Contribute to team effectiveness through audits.
• Work in a supportive environment with integration into the team.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician training

Primary care experience

Job description

Job Summary

Opportunity to join a family‑oriented team in a new position within the practice, working at both the main surgery in South Shields and the branch site in Jarrow.

Main Duties

Taking control of incoming prescription requests, medication optimisation and second line monitoring requirements to enable safe and effective medication provision, along with contributions towards wider team and medication effectiveness via audits and other related work. Please see attached Job spec [which is not exhaustive].

About Us

Warm & welcoming smaller practice of just under 6,000 patients. 3 Partners, 2 long‑term locum GPs, PM and APM, Nurse with 2 x HCA’s and 8 non‑clinical staff all contribute to the surgery aims. The surgery is also a training practice, currently enjoying the benefits and learning pathway of an ST1.

Salary & Contract

Salary: Depending on experience.

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Part‑time.

Reference number: A1800‑25‑0011.

Job Locations

• Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3ET – The Medical Centre
• Wear Street, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 3JN

Job Responsibilities

A new to‑practice role which will see an integrated and supportive team help settle the chosen candidate. Please refer to the attached Job & Person Spec.

Person Specification

Essential

• Suitable trained in Pharmacy Technician work – see job spec.

Desirable

• Knowledgeable and experienced in primary care work.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

• Ravensworth Surgery
• Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3ET
• Website: https://www.ravensworthsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)