The Pharmacy Technician will support GP practices by reviewing and coding medication-related information from incoming clinical correspondence (e.g., discharge summaries, hospital letters) using
SNOMED CT
in line with
NHS Digital standards
. This role focuses on ensuring accurate medicines reconciliation, maintaining data quality, and supporting safe prescribing. It is ideal for technicians seeking flexible, non-patient-facing work in
primary care
, and contributes to the delivery of
medicines optimisation
,
clinical governance
, and the
NHS Long Term Plan
priorities.
Key Responsibilities / Duties
· Review incoming clinical documentation (e.g., hospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters) to identify medication changes and required actions.
· Apply appropriate SNOMED CT codes and ensure medication entries are accurately recorded in Docman, EMIS Web, SystmOne, or other NHS-approved EHR systems.
· Perform medicines reconciliation for patients post-discharge or following changes in treatment.
· Flag medication safety concerns or actions for GP review, including drug monitoring requirements or potential contraindications.
· Maintain compliance with GPhC, MHRA, NICE guidelines, and internal clinical coding protocols.
· Update and manage repeat prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and safety in line with practice protocols.
· Contribute to quality assurance, audits, and data-driven prescribing improvement initiatives.
· Support implementation of formulary compliance, deprescribing initiatives, and prescribing safety indicators.
· Participate in training sessions or provide guidance to clinical and administrative staff on medication documentation and data coding standards.
· Undertake any additional duties as delegated by management in support of service objectives.
· Collaborate with the operations team to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
.
Qualifications
· Must complete an approved pharmacy technician course (Such as BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science + NVQ Level 3).
· Must be registered with GPhC and in good professional standing.
Experience
· Minimum 2–3 years post-registration experience in a UK healthcare setting (e.g., GP practice or primary care setting).
· Familiarity with SNOMED CT, NHS clinical systems (e.g., EMIS Web, SystmOne, Docman), and medicines reconciliation practices.
· Working knowledge of QOF indicators, PCN DES, and medicines optimisation frameworks preferred.
Skills & Competencies
· Strong understanding of UK medicines legislation, clinical governance, and prescribing policy.
· Excellent attention to detail and clinical documentation standards.
· Confident in using digital health systems and coding tools.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
· Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable in a remote or independent working setting.
· Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per GPhC revalidation requirements.
Employment Type
Full-Time or 20 Hours per week.