Prescribing Co-Ordinator

Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Prescribing Co-Ordinator to support its Pharmacy team. The role involves administrative coordination, audits for prescription improvements, and collaboration with Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Candidates should have qualifications in English & Maths, and relevant pharmaceutical training. This position offers flexible hours between 21-27 per week and a salary of £12.21 to £12.60 an hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of English & Maths GCSE B or equivalent.
• Evidence of Medical Terminology training.
• Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ3 qualification.
• Experience as a Prescription Coordinator in Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Pharmacists to provide coordination support.
• Conduct audits to improve prescribing indicators.
• Update IT systems for service specifications.
• Design templates for drug safety and patient care.
• Communicate with community pharmacy colleagues.
• Assist in planning vaccination campaigns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum of English & Maths GCSE B or equivalent

Evidence of Medical Terminology training

Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

SystmOne

Job description

Go back Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network

Prescribing Co-Ordinator

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network are looking for an enthusiastic and organised prescribing co‑ordinator to join our Pharmacy team. You will be joining the current team which consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians.

The hours available are between 21- 27 hrs per week. In your application, please state your ideal number of hours you would like to work

Interview date: Monday 19th January 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside an established team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to provide administrative and coordination support to the pharmacy team.

About us

The Barnstaple Alliance PCN is a proactive and supportive network of four General Practitioner surgeries: Brannam, Fremington, Litchdon and Queens Medical Centres. Between us we provide care to over 52,000 patients in the Barnstaple area. Whilst retaining our independent surgeries, we are working together on collaborative projects to improve and develop the healthcare services we offer to patients.

Job responsibilities

Barnstaple Alliance PCN Care Co-ordinator Responsibilities

• Carry out audits to identify improvements and maximise income for prescribing IIF (Investment and Impact fund) indicators.
• Update IT systems to include templates and protocols in order to meet the requirements of any changes in service specifications, e.g. IIF changes.
• Design efficient templates, protocols, alerts and other IT tools to support drug safety, patient care, quality record-keeping and reporting claims.
• Work across Practices to share good Practice, identify information and IT needs, and implement effective systems and training. The aim is for all Practices to be best of the collaborative group by sharing what it does well.
• Establish good working relationships with people employed in Practices across the PCN to enable them to carry out their duties effectively. It is important that the skills of existing teams continue to be valued and their roles developed as agreed with the Practice.
• Work with the Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians as well as other primary care professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of patients, and where required and as appropriate, refer people back to other health professionals within the PCN.
• Communicate with community pharmacy colleagues to assist Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians.
• Give specific support to practices to help plan and deliver efficient vaccination campaigns such as Flu and Covid‑19 using IT tools available to you.
• Take minutes of MDT meetings and disseminate; chase progress against actions identified in these meetings and ensure follow up where necessary.

For the full Job Description please refer to the supporting document attached with this advert.

Person Specification

Qualities & Attributes

• Reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, polite & good mannered
• Smart, clean & well‑presented appearance, Enthusiastic and a self‑starter
• Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements
• Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a proactive approach to delivering an excellent support service

Qualifications

• Minimum of English & Maths GCSE B or equivalent
• Evidence of Medical Terminology training
• Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ3 qualification

Technical

• Competent in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Previous experience of work as a Prescription Coordinator within Primary Care
• Previous work as a Pharmacy Technician / Dispensing Assistant
• Previous knowledge of SystmOne
• Touch‑typist

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to manage time and workload
• Manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands
• Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional / effective approach
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi‑skilled team

Special Job Requirements

• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner
• Willingness to work additional hours to cover the holiday/sick leave of other staff

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.

Employer name

Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network

£12.21 to £12.60 an hour depending on experience