Primary Care Pharmacy Technician — Med Safety

NHS Jobs; Wigan; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Bike rental

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to support medication reconciliation, medicines management, and dispensing workflows within a general practice network. You will liaise with patients and pharmacies, perform reviews, and participate in audits under local and national schemes.

The role requires GPhC registration and 6–12 months in primary care, with CPPE pathway certification or active enrolment.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with GPhC.
• General practice/primary care experience (6–12 months).
• Completion or active enrolment in CPPE Primary Care Pathway.

Responsibilities

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and discharge summaries.
• Medicines management including screening and processing prescriptions.
• Support repeat dispensing processes and respond to patient queries.
• Coordinate with local pharmacies to manage stock and shortages.
• Conduct medication reviews and audits in line with local schemes.
• Create reports in practice systems to stratify patients for review.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Prioritisation

Education

GPhC registration

CPPE Primary Care Pathway

Tools

EMIS

SystemOne

Job description

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to support medication reconciliation, medicines management, and dispensing workflows within a general practice network. You will liaise with patients and pharmacies, perform reviews, and participate in audits under local and national schemes.

The role requires GPhC registration and 6–12 months in primary care, with CPPE pathway certification or active enrolment.