Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Whitchurch is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team. This role involves supporting medication optimization, promoting repeat dispensing, and working closely with pharmacists to ensure patient safety. Ideal candidates will possess a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences and have excellent communication skills. Enjoy a dynamic work environment while enhancing patient care in primary healthcare.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in primary care or community settings.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for safe, cost-effective prescribing.
• Support medication optimisation and online ordering.
• Help practice teams understand medicines principles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Good pharmacy knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences

Registration with GPhC

Willingness to undertake CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway

Tools

GP clinical systems

Job description

Responsible to: Lead Pharmacist and PCN Lead Manager

Base: North Shropshire Primary Care Network, Whitchurch. Occasional travel to other practices within the PCN may be required.

Interview Date: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our growing Medicines Management Team.

We are looking for a technician with excellent communication and people skills to work with our PCN Pharmacists. This role offers the chance to collaborate with established pharmacists and technicians to provide excellent care across North Shropshire.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of a transformative programme aiming to develop a new model of person-centred, coordinated care across the PCN. Supported by national policies such as the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View, this model seeks to better utilise primary care roles to proactively help patients stay safe and well, reduce hospital admissions, and lessen the demands on general practice.

Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role, complementing clinical Pharmacists, community Pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members. Unlike Clinical Pharmacists, Technicians do not prescribe or make clinical decisions but work under supervision to ensure effective and efficient medicines use. They cover clinical, technical, and administrative areas in primary care.

The role's purpose is to lead improvements that ensure safe, cost-effective, and best practice prescribing to enhance patient care. The post holder will assist patients in optimising their medicines, including medication switching according to protocols, improving repeat prescribing and online ordering, and minimising clinical risks.

About us

North Shropshire Primary Care Network comprises 6 GP practices serving 81,000 patients, with services also provided to an additional 8,500 patients.

Job responsibilities

The post's goal is to lead initiatives that promote safe, cost-effective prescribing to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include supporting medication optimisation, promoting repeat dispensing and online ordering, reducing waste, and helping the practice teams understand medicines principles aligned with current therapeutic developments and national initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration with GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Completion or willingness to undertake the CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Good pharmacy knowledge, including terminology and legislation
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Work Quality & Organisation

• Attention to detail, accuracy, resource management, and prioritisation skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication with diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Personal Attributes & Adaptability

• Flexible, self-motivated, proactive, and able to work across sites
• Resilient to change and able to manage a busy environment

Experience & Background

• Qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician with primary care, community, or hospital experience
• Knowledge of NHS and primary care systems

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with GP clinical systems
• Influencing and negotiating skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.