Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 03 May 2026.
We are looking for a Part-time Pharmacy Technician with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This advert is placed on behalf of one of our health service providers. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.
Please note that Corner Place Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients' medical records and prescribing accordingly.
* To support the achievement of the practice's prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
* Working with the Clinical Pharmacist and Prescribing Co‑ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
* To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
* To participate in medication audits.
* To prepare evidence‑based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost‑effective prescribing.
* To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
* To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
* To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner, referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
* To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.
* To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.
About us
Corner Place Surgery is a well‑established practice of over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care while maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. The practice enjoys an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 partners, 4 salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
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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