Position Overview
Pharmacy Technician – We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician who will play a key role in improving the quality of patient care through effective medicines management, repeat prescribing processes and medicine optimisation. Salary: £20,35 per hour, Location: Primary Care Hub Litherland / Remote, Shifts: Monday – Friday 08:00‑18:30.
Responsibilities
Support safe, cost-effective, and high‑quality prescribing in line with national and local guidelines.
Assist in managing repeat prescribing systems and reduce medication waste.
Support high‑risk medication monitoring.
Assist in medication reviews.
Reconcile medications post‑hospital discharge and during care transitions.
Address medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals in line with competency.
Work directly with patients to improve medication adherence.
Provide guidance on medication safety and best practices.
Support care home residents and vulnerable patient groups with medication‑related concerns.
Conduct and contribute to clinical audits and prescribing reviews.
Assist in implementing medicines optimisation initiatives to enhance financial sustainability.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on medicines legislation and NICE guidelines.
To report any incidents and near misses identified, through the appropriate channels following PC24 policies and procedures.
Support Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), LQC, GP spec and antibiotic stewardship.
Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance.
Work across multiple GP practices, liaising with pharmacists, GPs, practice staff, and external healthcare professionals e.g. community pharmacy.
Qualifications
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and have an NVQ Level 3 A
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a GP practice or ICB place
* Knowledge of GP systems such as EMIS or similar clinical software
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About us
Primary Care 24 (PC24) is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise established in 1990, delivering NHS contracts exclusively. The majority of our surplus is reinvested in patients and staff. We believe that primary healthcare should be accessible for everyone and are committed to delivering the best quality care we can, challenging social exclusion and working locally, where and when we can, to support our communities. We combine the best of the NHS with social enterprise innovation, developing solutions for NHS primary care and caring for our clinicians so that they can, in turn, care for our patients.
What’s on offer
£20,35 per hour Bank contract, where you can bid for the available shifts that suit you. NHS Pension Scheme. Eligible to apply for blue light card.
Note
This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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