Senior Consultant Specialising within the UK primary care sector!
£13.75 – £16.90 per hour (starting salary based on experience)
Permanent | Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medicines Management / Pharmacy Technician to join a well-established Primary Care Network (PCN) team in West Somerset. Working as part of a friendly and forward-thinking pharmacy team, you’ll help improve medicines safety, support GPs and clinicians, and enhance the quality of patient care across several practices in the region.
Key Responsibilities
* Support medicines reconciliation to improve continuity of care for patients.
* Handle prescription and medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
* Assist in improving medicines management in care homes.
* Participate in audits, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
* Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists, GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators, and allied health professionals.
* Undertake the CPPE Pharmacy Technician in General Practice Training Pathway as part of professional development.
About You
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
* Practical experience as a pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital settings.
* Confident using clinical systems and managing prescription processes.
* Experience working within GP practices or care homes.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance and medicines optimisation.
Personal Attributes:
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
* IT literate with good problem-solving skills.
What’s on Offer
* £13.75 – £16.90 per hour (depending on experience).
* Permanent contract with options for full-time, part-time, job share, or flexible working.
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development and national CPPE training.
* NHS or NEST pension eligibility.
* Supportive working environment across multiple modern GP surgeries.
Locations: West Somerset, West Somerset region.
How to Apply
If you’re an enthusiastic and qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive primary care setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: 07867 094576
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