Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician - Woodsley & Holt Park PCN

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team in Leeds as a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary setting to optimize patient care across multiple practices. This role offers professional development, a supportive environment, and attractive NHS benefits, including generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive and patient-focused technician.
• Experience in a primary care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical medication reviews and manage repeat prescriptions.
• Educate patients and handle medication queries.
• Contribute to audits and ensure evidence-based care.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organization

Job description

Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician - Woodsley & Holt Park PCN

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is offering an opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Woodsley and Holt Park Primary Care Network (PCN). The PCN serves over 115,000 patients across ten GP practices in North Leeds, focusing on high-quality, personalized healthcare.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will support the safe and effective delivery of medicines-related care. You will collaborate with pharmacists, GPs, nurses, social prescribers, and other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes, support long-term condition management, and reduce medication-related harm.

This role is ideal for a proactive, patient-focused technician who enjoys working in a collaborative primary care environment. We offer opportunities for professional development and flexible working.

For more information, contact Tom Hindmarsh, PCN Senior Pharmacy Technician, at [e-mail] or 07840 842 909.

Main duties of the job

You will provide medicines-related support across ten practices, supporting clinical medication reviews, managing repeat prescriptions, patient education, and adhering to prescribing standards. Your tasks include reviewing medicines post-hospital discharge, handling medication queries, supporting medication reviews, and implementing prescribing guidance. You will contribute to audits, patient engagement, and ensure a person-centered, evidence-based approach, balancing patient contact and administrative work.

The role requires self-motivation, organization, and confidence working independently and in a team to ensure patients receive the right medication at the right time.

About us

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides community-based health services across Leeds, working in homes, health centers, and hospitals, in partnership with local organizations. We are committed to high-quality care, rated "Good" by CQC, with our adult services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discounts. Full details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the Join Our Team tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is contingent on proof of the right to work, including UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement status, or relevant work visas. Please ensure you meet these criteria before applying.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.