Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and pro-active Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Padarn Surgery.
You will be required to provide an efficient, professional and flexible service to our patients. Duties will include pharmaceutical technician duties as per the job description. Full training will be provided for local computer systems.
We require you to have clear and confident communication skills and be patient focused. The post is a part time post of 30 hours per week.
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician to be eligible to apply for this post.
If you are looking for your next move and want to join a friendly team with a real sense of community within the working environment, then look no further!
Main duties of the job
Some of the duties of the role:
* Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
* New patient Medication reviews
* Management of Medicines at discharge from hospital including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.
About us
We are a training practice and we offer a family friendly environment
We offer a permanent contract
GP support at all times
Details
Date posted: 06 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A5613-25-0001
Job locations: Penglais Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DU
Job responsibilities
The pharmacy technician will have a key role in improving and supporting the GPs in prudent prescribing and medicines management in primary care.
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
* New Patient Medication reviews
* Management of medicines at discharge from hospital including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge
* Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients
* Manage the 6 monthly repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up patients who need a GP appointment or further tests
* Telephone and patient facing medicine queries to ensure patients are fully compliant with their medication and all concerns are addressed accordingly
* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring
* Support the cardiac nurse with patients with single medical problems where medicine titration/optimisation is required
* Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team
* Provide education and training to the practice prescribing team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation
* Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance
* Requesting pathology tests as required/necessary
* Manage the Emis workflow system as instructed by GPs
* Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
* Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
* At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
* A duty to advise GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
* To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.
* Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy.
* Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
* Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
* Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
* Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
* Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
* Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
* Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
* Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.
* Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
* Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice.
* Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
* Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
* Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
* Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
* Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team.
* Communicate effectively with other team members
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers
* Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
* Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
* Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Pharmacy technician qualification
* Computer skills
* Willingness to undertake further training.
* Excellent communication skills
* Pleasant and outgoing manner.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Willingness to accept change
* Flexibility
Desirable:
* Previous experience
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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