Pharmacy technicians play avery important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacistsand other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. The pharmacy technicianwill provide support to the network as a whole and each member practice asneeded. The aim is to improve the quality of prescribing and patient outcomesacross the network through high quality medicines review and optimisation.
Main duties of the job
* Medicines Management and Patient Support
* Medication Reviews
* Clinical and Operational Support
* Communicationand Collaboration
* Audit,Records and Compliance
* Learningand Development
About us
Mereside Medical is aflourishing group of three East Cambridgeshire practices in Ely, Haddenham andSoham, together serving c.45,000 patients.As a group, weve grownrapidly and now employ more than 170 people across the three practices. We arepeople-centred in our approach to work and believe that every contact that apatient has with our staff is as valuable as the next in the patient's journey.We believe in clinical excellence, and that general practice is the cornerstoneof well-being in our community. We are innovative and forward-looking, and weembrace technology to enable more effective, efficient, and connected ways ofworking to deliver ever better outcomes for our patients.
Our goal is todeliver on the ambitions laid out in the GP forward view in a way that islocally relevant, valued by patients, and satisfying for our staff. In additionto our core general practice work, we run a large clinical research trials unit,and we work closely with the ICB to develop innovative ways to improve localservice provision. We are the lead practice for one of the two local PCNs andare represented in both.
Job responsibilities
Your ResponsibilitiesMedicines Management and Patient Support
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and families to promotesafe and effective medicines use
* Provide lifestyle advice and refer patients to other services whenappropriate
* Conduct medicines reconciliation, handle medication queries, and ensurecontinuity of care across settings
* Perform technical medication reviews, support Structured MedicationReviews (SMRs), and assist with administration such as inhaler technique andcompliance aids
* Support care home residents with reconciliation, synchronisation, safetytraining, and medication changes.
Medication Reviews
* Level 1 - technical review of prescription - such as tidying up repeats,synchronisation, checking compliance and understanding, identifying patientconcerns, looking for interactions. (This would usually lead to a more targetedreview by the clinical pharmacist).
Clinical and Operational Support
* Implement and monitor electronic repeat dispensing and shared careprotocols
* Support antimicrobial stewardship and evidence-based prescribing
* Assist in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, andlarge-scale medication switches or formulary updates
* Promote prescribing efficiency, safety, and best practice across thePrimary Care Network (PCN)
* Supervise prescription processing, improve medicines optimisation, andhelp meet QOF, DES, and CQC targets.
Communicationand Collaboration
* Liaise with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and local pharmacies to resolvemedication issues and ensure safe transitions of care
* Maintain professional and sensitive communication with patients,considering accessibility and consent
* Contribute to shared learning and consistency across PCN practices.
Audit,Records and Compliance
* Maintain accurate clinical records on SystmOne
* Support audits, data collection, and performance reporting
* Uphold confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and infectioncontrol standards.
Learningand Development
* Maintain GPhC registration and CPD portfolio.
* Engage in supervision, appraisal, and quality improvement activities.
* Participate in staff training, clinical governance, andmultidisciplinary education sessions.
GeneralDuties
* Follow policies and procedures, manage workload effectively, and reportincidents or complaints promptly
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work
* Adhere to health and safety standards and uphold the professional imageof the PCN.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list ofduties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expectedto carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills andabilities whenever reasonably instructed.
If you are interested in this role, please senda CV and covering letter to:
cpicb.mereside-recruitment@nhs.net
Closingdate: 31 October 2025. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancyearly. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date,please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
Person Specification
Experience
* Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
* Experience managing patient medication and using clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne)
* Resilience, teamwork, and self-motivation
* > 3 years primary care experience
* Further qualifications/training
* Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Qualifications
* GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above)
* GPhC registration
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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