Pharmacy Technician: Primary Care Medicines Specialist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Job summary

Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking a committed Pharmacy Technician to join our growing multi-disciplinary team. You will process medicines for prescriptions under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacists, contributing to safe, patient-centred prescribing.

Responsibilities include medicines optimisation, medication reviews, audits, and supporting the EPS. The role offers 37 hours per week at Chestfield Medical Centre with flexibility across 4/5 days and NHS pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience in busy environments with tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; GP Practice exposure.
• Proficient with Emis; ability to run searches and create templates.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem solving.
• Maintain confidentiality; work with discretion.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent; relevant qualifications.
• Willingness to work 37 hours/week at Whitstable site.

Responsibilities

• Process medicines for prescriptions under supervision of Clinical Pharmacists.
• Assist medicines optimisation and patient support.
• Support audits and adherence to prescribing policies.
• Provide training to practice prescribing team.
• Coordinate with care homes and community pharmacists for medication reviews.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Emis knowledge

Data searching & reporting

Attention to detail with numbers

Communication & organisation

Confidentiality

GCSE English & Maths

GPhC registration

Team player & initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent)

BTEC NVQ/Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

EPS (Electronic Prescription Service)

Job description

Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking a committed Pharmacy Technician to join our growing multi-disciplinary team. You will process medicines for prescriptions under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacists, contributing to safe, patient-centred prescribing.

Responsibilities include medicines optimisation, medication reviews, audits, and supporting the EPS. The role offers 37 hours per week at Chestfield Medical Centre with flexibility across 4/5 days and NHS pension benefits.