Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time) Tarbock Medical Centre

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician for a part-time position at Tarbock Medical Centre. The role involves contributing to patient safety and medicines optimisation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in primary care settings. Flexible hours and supportive clinical team offered.

Benefits

Supportive clinical team

Protected time for CPD

Access to peer support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary care setting, such as a GP practice or PCN.
• Confident with IT systems (EMIS knowledge desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives.
• Support structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
• Promote safe and effective repeat prescribing processes.
• Liaise with patients to improve their understanding and use of medicines.
• Work with community pharmacies and hospitals to improve continuity of care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

IT proficiency

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time) Tarbock Medical Centre

Weare pleased to offer an opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technicianto join the Central and South Knowsley Primary Care Network (PCN). The post is employedby Roby Medical Centre and will be based at Tarbock Medical Centre.

Thisis a part-time role, with flexible working hours, and will suit apharmacy technician with strong organisational skills and a patient-centredapproach. You will be fully supported by a Lead Pharmacist and work aspart of an established and expanding pharmacy team within the PCN.

Main duties of the job

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a wide range of medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives. Core duties will include:

• Supporting structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
• Promoting safe and effective repeat prescribing processes
• Liaising with patients to improve their understanding and use of medicines
• Working with community pharmacies and hospitals to improve continuity of care
• Assisting with prescribing audits, data analysis, and quality improvement projects
• Supporting the practice in reducing medicines waste and improving prescribing outcomes

About us

Why Join Us?

• Supportive clinical team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Protected time for CPD and development
• Access to peer support and supervision across the PCN
• A role where you can make a real difference to medicines safety and patient outcomes

Additional Information

• This role is practice-based at a single site (Tarbock Medical Centre)
• Funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
• Ongoing employment is subject to continued ARRS funding

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Role

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a wide range of medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives. Core duties will include:

• Supporting structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
• Promoting safe and effective repeat prescribing processes
• Liaising with patients to improve their understanding and use of medicines
• Working with community pharmacies and hospitals to improve continuity of care
• Assisting with prescribing audits, data analysis, and quality improvement projects
• Supporting the practice in reducing medicines waste and improving prescribing outcomes

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in a primary care setting, such as a GP practice or PCN
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Confident with IT systems (EMIS knowledge desirable but not essential)

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
• Must meet the requirements for the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), including:
• Having completed the CPPE PCPEP
• Working within scope under appropriate supervision

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.

Depending on experienceIn line with NHS Banding and ARRS reimbursement framework