Job Summary
Ivel Medical Centre is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in medicines management and optimisation, helping us to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care for our patients in Biggleswade and the surrounding community.
The successful candidate will work closely with our GPs, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurses and wider administrative team to streamline repeat prescribing, support medicines reconciliation, improve medicines safety, and promote cost-effective prescribing. This role is ideally suited to a registered Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop their skills in a practice-based environment.
The role is part time 25 hrs per week and salary will be AfC band 5 (pro rata) depending on experience
Main Duties of the Job
· Support the repeat prescription process, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely issuing of medication.
· Undertake medicines reconciliation for new patients and following hospital discharge.
· Assist with medication reviews under supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist or GP.
· Provide patients with advice on the safe storage, use and disposal of medicines (within professional competence).
· Contribute to delivery of QOF, IIF and Enhanced Services related to prescribing and medicines safety.
· Implement and monitor prescribing safety alerts, audits and medicines optimisation initiatives.
· Support, advise and train administrative staff on repeat prescribing protocols.
About Us
Ivel Medical Centre is a well-established, patient-focused practice located in the growing market town of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. We care for approximately 13,000 patients and are rated 'Good' by the CQC. Our team is committed to providing accessible, safe, and high-quality healthcare in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We are an innovative practice with a strong focus on continuous improvement, and staff development. As part of our team, you will have opportunities to expand your skills, access professional development, and contribute to shaping the future of primary care in our community.
Person Specification
**Qualifications (essential):**
· Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
· Evidence of continuing professional development
**Experience (essential):**
· Experience working as a pharmacy technician in community, hospital, or primary care settings
· Experience of medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing
**Skills & Knowledge (essential):**
· Good understanding of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing
· Strong organisational and IT skills (including clinical systems such as EMIS or SystmOne)
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
**Desirable:**
· Accredited Checking Technician qualification
· Previous experience working in a GP practice or PCN
· Knowledge of QOF, IIF and NHS Enhanced Services
Benefits of Working With Us
· Friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team environment
· Opportunities for training and career development
· NHS Pension scheme
· Free parking and good transport links to Bedford, Cambridge and London
· Flexible working considered
Closing Date: 16/9/2025
Interview Date: TBC
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £31,049.00-£37,796.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person