Pharmacy Technician

Healthii People; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,942 - 23,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

NHS or NEST pension eligibility

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in West Somerset is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The role involves supporting medicines safety and enhancing patient care across various practices. With options for full-time or part-time work, they offer a permanent contract, ongoing professional development, and pension eligibility. If you are registered with the GPhC and have experience in primary care, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital settings.
• Experience working within GP practices or care homes.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and medicines optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation to improve continuity of care for patients.
• Handle prescription and medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assist in improving medicines management in care homes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Clinical system usage

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered with the GPhC

Job description

Senior Consultant Specialising within the UK primary care sector!

£13.75 – £16.90 per hour (starting salary based on experience)

Permanent | Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medicines Management / Pharmacy Technician to join a well-established Primary Care Network (PCN) team in West Somerset. Working as part of a friendly and forward-thinking pharmacy team, you’ll help improve medicines safety, support GPs and clinicians, and enhance the quality of patient care across several practices in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation to improve continuity of care for patients.
• Handle prescription and medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assist in improving medicines management in care homes.
• Participate in audits, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists, GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators, and allied health professionals.
• Undertake the CPPE Pharmacy Technician in General Practice Training Pathway as part of professional development.

About You

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience as a pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital settings.
• Confident using clinical systems and managing prescription processes.
• Experience working within GP practices or care homes.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and medicines optimisation.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• IT literate with good problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• £13.75 – £16.90 per hour (depending on experience).
• Permanent contract with options for full-time, part-time, job share, or flexible working.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and national CPPE training.
• NHS or NEST pension eligibility.
• Supportive working environment across multiple modern GP surgeries.

Locations: West Somerset, West Somerset region.

How to Apply

If you’re an enthusiastic and qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive primary care setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: 07867 094576