Pharmacy Technician

Hadrian Health Centre; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health practice in Wallsend seeks an organised and motivated Pharmacy Technician to support safe patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include monitoring compliance, assisting with audits and prescribing projects, and collaborating with GPs and nursing staff. Candidates should be registered Pharmacy Technicians with experience in community or primary care settings. Offering opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in community, hospital, or primary care settings.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Previous experience within a GP practice or Primary Care Network.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Pharmacist in enhancing prescribing safety.
• Monitor medication compliance and manage high-risk drug monitoring.
• Assist with audits linked to QOF and CQC projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC

Good general education including GCSE in English and Maths

Tools

EMIS Web or similar clinical systems

Job description

Join our friendly and forward-thinking GP practice as a Pharmacy Technician and play a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

Were looking for an organised and motivated technician with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to help support our Practice Pharmacist to improve safety processes, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

You'll focus on monitoring compliance and supporting audits and prescribing projects such as QOF, CQC related indicators,and the Prescribing Incentive Scheme.

At Hadrian Health Centre, we pride ourselves on a supportive and inclusive culture. Youll work closely with GPs, practice nurses, prescription staff and the wider practice team, with opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

If youre a detail-oriented team player who enjoys improving systems and helping patients get the best from their medicines, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Support the Practice Pharmacist in developing and maintaining safe, effective prescribing and medicines management processes.

Monitor medication compliance and contribute to the safe management of high-risk drug monitoring.

Assist with audits and prescribing projects, including those linked to QOF, CQC indicators, and the Prescribing Incentive Scheme.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required to support the smooth running of the practice and delivery of high-quality patient care.

About us

We are a friendly and welcoming GP Practice in the heart of Wallsend, North Tyneside. The practice is based from a modern and beautiful building, providing care to our 21,000 registered patients.

We have 20 GPs supported by an excellent multi-disciplinary team. We are also a teaching practice for Doctors in Training and medical students.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an organised and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team at Hadrian Health Centre in Wallsend. This role supports the Practice Pharmacist to improve medication safety and efficiency, focusing on repeat prescribing, high-risk drug monitoring, and audits linked to QOF, CQC, and the Prescribing Incentive Scheme. Youll work closely with our clinical and administrative teams to enhance prescribing systems, ensure compliance, and deliver safe, high-quality patient care. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a community, hospital, or primary care setting.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with clinicians and administrative staff.
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently, managing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Previous experience within a GP practice or Primary Care Network (PCN) environment.
• Involvement in prescribing audits, high-risk drug monitoring, or QOF/CQC-related projects.
• Experience supporting quality improvement or medication safety initiatives.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the training of other pharmacy staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to pharmacy practice.
• Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Completion of or working towards a Primary Care or Medicines Optimisation qualification (e.g. CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway).
• Experience or training in clinical audit, prescribing safety, or medicines management.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web or similar GP clinical systems.
• Additional training in high-risk drug monitoring, repeat prescribing, or quality improvement initiatives.

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.