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Job Summary
We are looking at an enthusiastic experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team in the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network.
Job Summary
We are looking at an enthusiastic experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team in the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network.
To support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
The role will also include training and development of practice based prescribing co-ordinators and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat prescribing systems and processes.
Hours can be flexible between 25 hours - 37.5 hours a week to suit the right candidate. The closing date is 18 August 2025 with interviews planned for the 4th of September.
Salary: £30,000-£36,000 WTE per year depending on qualifications and experience
Main duties of the job
Overview Of Job Responsibilities
Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use.
To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols.
To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Clinical Pharmacists and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols, Standard Operating Procedures.
To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing.
As determined by the PCN, support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacies.
Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews.
To participate in medication audits, including antimicrobial stewardship.
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.
To support the PCN Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff.
To vaccinate patients under a patient specific direction, as required.
About Us
A new vacancy has arisen for a PCN Pharmacy Technician working across the Barnstaple Alliance. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team, in supporting the four practices of the Barnstaple Alliance: Brannams, Litchdon, Fremington and Queens Medical Centres.
The successful applicant will be providing pharmacy technician services to support the friendly and hard working Pharmacy Team ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care within their scope of practice, maximising outcomes for patients.
Based mainly at Brannam Medical Centre, which is a long-established training Practice for doctors and other clinical team members, we are proud of the supportive environment we have created and staff feel included and communicate well with other departments.
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,000 to £36,000 a year Depending on qualifications and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A3178-25-0003
Job locations
Brannams Medical Centre
Litchdon Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8GP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
To support cardiovascular preventative initiatives within the PCN, including tasks such as assisting with hypertension case finding, cholesterol monitoring, and facilitating patient access to lifestyle and medication reviews.
To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Clinical Pharmacist (s) and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
As determined by the PCN, support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacies.
Support the Clinical Pharmacist(s) in Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) i.e. organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR
To participate in medication audits, including antimicrobial stewardship.
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.
To support the PCN Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.
To vaccinate patients under a patient specific direction, as required.
Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines.
TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list
Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings.
Promotion of Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering.
Develop relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.
Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, IIF and locally commissioned enhanced services.
Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements.
To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the Devon ICB.
To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.
To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the PCN to optimise the quality of prescribing.
Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the PCN Clinical Directors dependent on current and evolving PCN workload and staffing levels.
All Pharmacy Technicians must work within their competencies and have professional indemnity for their role.
Job Description
Full Job Description attached
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.
To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
To support cardiovascular preventative initiatives within the PCN, including tasks such as assisting with hypertension case finding, cholesterol monitoring, and facilitating patient access to lifestyle and medication reviews.
To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Clinical Pharmacist (s) and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
As determined by the PCN, support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacies.
Support the Clinical Pharmacist(s) in Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) i.e. organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR
To participate in medication audits, including antimicrobial stewardship.
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.
To support the PCN Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.
To vaccinate patients under a patient specific direction, as required.
Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines.
TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list
Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings.
Promotion of Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering.
Develop relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.
Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, IIF and locally commissioned enhanced services.
Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements.
To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the Devon ICB.
To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.
To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.
To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the PCN to optimise the quality of prescribing.
Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the PCN Clinical Directors dependent on current and evolving PCN workload and staffing levels.
All Pharmacy Technicians must work within their competencies and have professional indemnity for their role.
Full Job Description Attached
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
* An appreciation of the NHS agenda and Government targets
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Good IT skills
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Motivational & negotiation skills
* Time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
* Teaching skills
Desirable
* People management
* Ability to make decisions.
* Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
* Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
* Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as SystmOne, EMIS
* Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
* BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
* Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
* BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network
Address
Brannams Medical Centre
Litchdon Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8GP
Employer's website
http://www.barnstaplealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network
Address
Brannams Medical Centre
Litchdon Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8GP
Employer's website
http://www.barnstaplealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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