Primary Care Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation

Newquay Health Centre; Newquay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Newquay Health Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its GP practice MDT. The role focuses on medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing management, and reviews to improve patient outcomes and ensure cost-effective use of medicines.

The post requires GPhC registration, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience. NHS values and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with GPhC.
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of primary care prescribing and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines optimisation and prescribing processes in general practice.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and reviews to reduce waste and improve outcomes.
• Promote patient safety and cost-effective prescribing under Clinical Pharmacist guidance.

Skills

GPhC registration

Primary care prescribing

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Newquay Health Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its GP practice MDT. The role focuses on medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing management, and reviews to improve patient outcomes and ensure cost-effective use of medicines.

The post requires GPhC registration, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience. NHS values and teamwork are essential.