Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care Network (ARRS Funded)

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician for a full-time position at Dinas Lane Medical Centre. This role is integral to delivering patient-centered care and includes responsibilities like medication reviews and liaising with local pharmacies. The position offers strong clinical support and opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience or keen to develop within primary care settings.
• Support for further training and supervision provided as part of ARRS.

Responsibilities

• Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
• Helping patients understand and use their medicines correctly.
• Promoting safe and effective repeat prescribing processes.

Skills

Confident using clinical systems

Commitment to professional development

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job Summary

Based at: Dinas Lane Medical Centre Employer:

Roby Medical Centre (on behalf of Knowsley Central & South PCN)

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care Network team, employed by Roby Medical Centre and based at the welcoming and well-established GP training practice, Dinas Lane Medical Centre.

Working closely with two experienced clinical pharmacists, you will play a vital role in helping us deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care. This is a highly valued position within the practice team, with strong clinical support and a genuine focus on learning and development.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to a range of medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
• Helping patients understand and use their medicines correctly
• Promoting safe and effective repeat prescribing processes
• Assisting in audits, service improvement, and prescribing projects
• Liaising with local pharmacies and secondary care to ensure continuity of care
• Playing an active role in reducing medicines waste and improving outcomes
  
  

Youll be a key part of our multidisciplinary team and will benefit from the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Please note: This post is funded via the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and is dependent on continued national funding.

About Us

Why Join Us? Dinas Lane is a friendly, forward-thinking GP training practice, part of a wider network committed to integrated care and improving health outcomes for our population. Youll be welcomed into a team that values your contribution and supports your continued growth.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Equivalent to NHS Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5140-25-0002

Job locations

70-72 Pilch Lane East

Huyton

Liverpool

Merseyside

L36 4NP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will contribute to a range of medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
• Helping patients understand and use their medicines correctly
• Promoting safe and effective repeat prescribing processes
• Assisting in audits, service improvement, and prescribing projects
• Liaising with local pharmacies and secondary care to ensure continuity of care
• Playing an active role in reducing medicines waste and improving outcomes
  
  

Youll be a key part of our multidisciplinary team and will benefit from the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will contribute to a range of medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
• Helping patients understand and use their medicines correctly
• Promoting safe and effective repeat prescribing processes
• Assisting in audits, service improvement, and prescribing projects
• Liaising with local pharmacies and secondary care to ensure continuity of care
• Playing an active role in reducing medicines waste and improving outcomes
  
  

Youll be a key part of our multidisciplinary team and will benefit from the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Were looking for someone who is
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Were looking for someone who is:
• Experienced or keen to develop within primary care settings
• Confident using clinical systems (EMIS experience desirable but not essential)
• Committed to professional development and delivering high-quality patient care
• Support with further training and supervision will be provided as part of the ARRS scheme, and youll have access to CPD and peer support across the PCN.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Were looking for someone who is:
• Experienced or keen to develop within primary care settings
• Confident using clinical systems (EMIS experience desirable but not essential)
• Committed to professional development and delivering high-quality patient care
• Support with further training and supervision will be provided as part of the ARRS scheme, and youll have access to CPD and peer support across the PCN.
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Roby Medical Centre

Address

70-72 Pilch Lane East

Huyton

Liverpool

Merseyside

L36 4NP

Employer's website

https://www.robymedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Roby Medical Centre

Address

70-72 Pilch Lane East

Huyton

Liverpool

Merseyside

L36 4NP

Employer's website

https://www.robymedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)