Montpelier Health Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, well-organised, and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the medicines optimisation team, you will:
* Support medicines reconciliation and synchronisation, particularly for patients transferring between care settings
* Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals, and specialist services to ensure safe and effective continuity of care
* Work in partnership with patients to support appropriate medicine usage and adherence
* Ensure Shared Care Protocols (SCPs) are followed, referring back to specialists where appropriate
* Support the prescription ordering and processing system, ensuring safety and efficiency in handling repeat prescriptions
* Manage clinical document workflow, including reviewing and processing discharge summaries, clinic letters, and hospital communications
* Assist with training reception/admin staff on medicines ordering, streaming, and prescription requests
* Build relationships across primary, secondary, and community care settings to strengthen integration of pharmacy services
About us
MontpelierHealth Centre is a large, urban GP practice in the heart of Bristol, committedto high-quality, inclusive, and patient-centred care. As a teaching practiceand part of a progressive Primary Care Network, we are invested in training,innovation, and collaborative working across health and social care.
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment, alongside a highly experienced Medicines Management Team comprising:
* 3 Prescription and Discharge Summary Clerks
You will work closely within the medicines management team, but also alongside GPs, nurses, reception teams, and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver high-quality medicines optimisation and patient care in primary care.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance, patient confidentiality, and professional accountability
* Working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines
* Proficient in medicines reconciliation, communication with healthcare providers, and document handling
* Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Competent in use of IT systems and digital communication tools
* Previous experience in primary care, community pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy
* Familiarity with EMIS
* Awareness of local and national medicines management initiatives
* Involvement in service development or quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Meets the specific qualification and training requirements set by the GPhC to register as a Pharmacy Technician
* Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from an approved educational pathway, such as:
* Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
* Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)
* APTUK/PCPA-accredited courses in line with the UK-wide National Competency Framework
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.
Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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