We are seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to support medicinesoptimisation within our PCN team. This role is central to ensuringpatients receive safe, effective, and appropriate treatment while supportingGPs and practice staff with prescribing queries.
The successful candidate will liaise directly with patients, explainingmedication changes, promoting adherence, and addressing concerns. You willcontribute to structured medication reviews, check prescription accuracy, andhighlight potential interactions or issues. Working closely with pharmacists,GPs, and the wider team, you will also respond to prescribing queries, supportcost-effective use of medicines, and escalate clinical concerns wherenecessary.
This is a patient-facing role requiring excellent communication andorganisational skills. By bridging the gap between patients and clinicians, youwill play a key part in improving care quality, enhancing patient safety, andensuring the best possible outcomes from prescribed treatments.
Main duties of the job
To support medication review and conduct medicines reconciliation.
To identify patients suitable for medication changes in line withthe Medicines Management work plan to support QOF, prescribing targets andICB projects and subsequently make those changes with the agreement of theGP or pharmacist, e.g: dose optimisation, formulary switching.
To assess prescribing data using practice clinical computer systemsand patient records, highlight any recommendations and implement changesif required, to ensure patients medication records are up to date
Under the direction of the PCN Pharmacist/GPs, assist withmedication changes from hospital letters and medicines reconciliation fornew patients.
To implement initiatives to reducewaste, improve medicines compliance and ensure best practice is adopted inaccordance with local guidelines, legislation, safety updates e.g NICE, MHRA
To assist the PCN Pharmacist with any searches, data collection andletter production required for prescribing changes or drug alerts.
To facilitate High Risk Drug Monitoring
To provide information and answer technical medicines managementqueries from healthcare professionals and members of the public.
To help develop and implement medicines management initiativesthrough the work of the practice e.g. repeat prescribing
In conjunction with the PCN pharmacist deliver training andeducation on prescribing and therapeutics in general practice
About us
We are a Central Liverpool Primary Care Network (CLPCN) comprising six practices in centralLiverpool, working collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of ourlocal population. Our practices serve a diverse community with a wide range ofhealth needs, and we are committed to providing accessible, high-quality carethat makes a real difference to peoples lives.
Our aim is to reduce health inequalities by addressing barriers to care andensuring patients receive the right support at the right time. Through closepartnership with patients, practice teams, and community services, we focus onprevention, early intervention, and personalised care. Together, we arebuilding a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician in General Practice within a Primary CareNetworkJob DescriptionJobresponsibilitiesTo liaise with patients, practice staff, GPs, care home staff andcommunity pharmacists in all aspects of medication reviews and prescribingqueries to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients.
To support medication review and conduct medicines reconciliation.
To identify patients suitable for medication changes in line withthe Medicines Management work plan to support QOF, prescribing targets andICB projects and subsequently make those changes with the agreement of theGP or pharmacist, e.g: dose optimisation, formulary switching.
To assess prescribing data using practice clinical computer systemsand patient records, highlight any recommendations and implement changesif required, to ensure patients medication records are up to date
Under the direction of the PCN Pharmacist/GPs, assist withmedication changes from hospital letters and medicines reconciliation fornew patients. To highlight any medication errors/queries and report anyconcerns to the PCN Pharmacist/GPs to support local clinical governancestructures
To implement initiatives to reducewaste, improve medicines compliance and ensure best practice is adopted inaccordance with local guidelines, legislation, safety updates e.g NICE, MHRA
To assist the PCN Pharmacist with any searches, data collection andletter production required for prescribing changes or drug alerts.
To facilitate High Risk Drug Monitoring
To provide information and answer technical medicines managementqueries from healthcare professionals and members of the public.
To help develop and implement medicines management initiativesthrough the work of the practice e.g. repeat prescribing, pharmacy MURs.
In conjunction with the PCN pharmacist deliver training andeducation on prescribing and therapeutics in general practice
To provide pharmacy systems training to new members of the team andprovide leadership to new staff.
To take an active part in our Covid Vaccination programme whenneeded, reconstituting vaccine, managing the cold chain and stock control
To be able to work as part of a team
To be able to work independently and have good time managementskills
To support and/or manage PCN wide projects depending on experience
Work in a professional manner, complying with confidentiality anddata protection policies
The post-holder:
1.Is advised that the job description describesresponsibilities as they are currently required and these are subject forreview and updating in the light of changing service needs. Any changes will besubject to consultation as part of the annual appraisal.
2.Should be aware that job descriptions are notfixed although every effort is made to ensure that the responsibilities reflectwhat you are being asked to do. The job title and description may be amendedand you may be asked to undertake additional duties not specified that may bereasonably required.
3.May be expected to work at any of the medicalpractice sites in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Evidence of CPD
* DBS
* Previous experience working as a Primary Care Pharmacy Technician
* Access to a car and a driving licence
UK Registration
* 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.
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.
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