Overview
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a forward thinking motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join the expanding team of Clinical Pharmacists working within our Synergy PCN in Uxbridge. The successful candidate will work across a number of practices developing this new and exciting role closely supported by the GPs, Our Clinical pharmacist managers, our existing Clinical Pharmacists and the wider clinical team. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines through various aspects of the role. The role will suit a forward-thinking, innovative and enthusiastic clinical pharmacy technician who is able to work collaboratively across the team. If you are adaptable, self-motivated and organised, possessing the necessary qualities and skills for this post, we look forward to hearing from you. Applicants on the pre-registration Technician pathway due to qualify are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
* To undertake medicines reconciliation
* To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
* Working with the Practices to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols
* To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
* To participate in clinical audits.
* To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the CCG.
* To prepare evidence based resources
* To support the Practices 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
* To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
About us
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not for profit community interest company. The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational.
The Confederation determines to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision.
Our Values:
* We work together to make a difference for patients
* We care enough to go the extra mile
* We support, trust, and empower
* We sincerely value each other
* We support Primary Care to own its destiny
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £30,000 to £38,000 a year Dependent on Experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0004-25-0060
Job locations: 1A, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
* To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
* To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
* Working with the Practices 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.
* To participate in clinical audits.
* To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the CCG.
* To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
* To support the Practices 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.
* Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the GPhC
* BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
Experience
* Recent/ previous experience within comparable role in General Practice (hospital / community)
* Previous experience working within a patient facing role
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* 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
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
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
Address: 1A, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW
Employer's website: https://www.theconfederationhillingdon.org.uk
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