Primary Care Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation

Trust Primary Care Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare federation in Bradford is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in delivering primary care services. The successful candidate will assist GP practices in optimising medicine use, improving prescribing practices, and reducing waste. Required qualifications include GPhC registration, a BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences, and relevant experience in primary care. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing patient care and medication safety.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive training platform

Qualifications

• Professional registration with GPhC is mandatory.
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences required.
• Experience as a qualified pharmacy technician in primary care or community is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacist and GP practices to improve prescribing practices.
• Assist in the optimisation of medicines and reduce waste.
• Encourage the understanding of medicines optimisation among practice teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Knowledge of pharmacy law

Education

Professional registration with GPhC

BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences

Postgraduate qualifications in Medicines Management

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

A healthcare federation in Bradford is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in delivering primary care services. The successful candidate will assist GP practices in optimising medicine use, improving prescribing practices, and reducing waste. Required qualifications include GPhC registration, a BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences, and relevant experience in primary care. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing patient care and medication safety.