Pharmacy Technicians working within GP surgeries play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centred medicines management in primary care. As part of the wider healthcare team, they help optimise prescribing processes, maintain accurate medication records, and ensure patients receive high-quality support with their medicines. By combining technical knowledge of pharmaceuticals with strong organisational and communication skills, pharmacy technicians contribute significantly to improving patient safety and reducing the clinical workload within the practice.
Main duties of the job
* Repeat Prescription Management
* Medication Reviews (Technical)
* Optimisation of Medicines Use
* Patient Support and Education
* Clinical System Management
* Liaison With Healthcare Professionals
* Audits and Quality Improvement
* Support for Long-Term Conditions Management
* Controlled Drugs Governance
About us
Our organisation is a forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient‑centred primary care to our local community. We provide a wide range of clinical services aimed at improving health outcomes, promoting wellbeing, and supporting patients to manage their long‑term conditions effectively.
We are part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, healthcare assistants, social prescribers, and administrative staff. Together, we work to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care through evidence-based practice and a focus on continuous improvement.
As an organisation, we are dedicated to innovation, professional development, and creating a supportive working environment. We value teamwork, openness, and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of healthcare across our practice population.
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will support safe, effective, and efficient medicines management within the GP surgery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will assist with medicines reconciliation, repeat prescription processing, and technical medication reviews. They will help maintain accurate medication records, support medicines optimisation initiatives, and provide patients with practical advice on the safe use of their medicines. The role contributes to improving patient safety, reducing clinical workload, and enhancing the overall quality of care across the practice population.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience requirements are listed below.
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
* Additional primary care or medicines optimisation training desirable.
Experience
* Experience working in pharmacy settings such as community, hospital, or primary care.
* Experience using clinical systems (EMIS) desirable but not essential.
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