Job summary Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join our practice on a part-time basis of 15 hours per week. If you are interested in this role and want to work for a forward thinking medical practice who offer support and training in a friendly and fast paced environment, then please do apply. Main duties of the job developing our prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective and efficient prescribing with in the practice; supporting the reception and administration teams with complex medication queries; supporting the GP partners on prescribing projects and cost/safety audits and actions. About us The Colte Partnership is very much At The Heart of Primary Care, being the largest GP Partnership in North East Essex; comprised of 8 local GP practices across Colchester and Tendring. We care for approx. 80,000 patients. Our Head Office is in Feering. We pride ourselves on working to be at the forefront of Primary Care in our regionand have many exciting ventures on the horizon. Each of our branches has its own character, and family friendly ethos, which is why our patients love coming to us (and tell us so in our regular patient surveys). However, being a large partnership means we can offer so much more than a local branch can by itself with specialist clinics, social prescribing and innovative support such as regular dementia cafes, armed forces support and even child first aid classes for parents. We strive to look after our employees as well, with generous annual leave, flexible and family friendly working, and support during difficult times such as free counselling. Details Date posted 15 December 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 29197-1 Job locations 7 Rectory Road Rowhedge Essex CO5 7HP Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential be a registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC; hold a Diploma Level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent; Experience Essential At least 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician and experience of supervision/ leadership on projects. have experience of dealing with patients face-to-face, as well as over the telephone and digitally. have experience of working within a diverse team with multiple disciplinaries and be able to liaise with clinical and admin staff with the practice. have experience of using computer systems including clinical systems, such as SystmOne and EMIS Web. have knowledge of law and guidelines around medicines and the Code of Conduct. have a good level of education, including maths and English. have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing as well as strong knowledge of a high level of confidentiality. have experience of liaising with the PCN clinical pharmacist and be able to escalate issues to them. Desirable It is desirable that you have experience of supervising staff, but this is not essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential be a registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC; hold a Diploma Level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent; Experience Essential At least 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician and experience of supervision/ leadership on projects. have experience of dealing with patients face-to-face, as well as over the telephone and digitally. have experience of working within a diverse team with multiple disciplinaries and be able to liaise with clinical and admin staff with the practice. have experience of using computer systems including clinical systems, such as SystmOne and EMIS Web. have knowledge of law and guidelines around medicines and the Code of Conduct. have a good level of education, including maths and English. have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing as well as strong knowledge of a high level of confidentiality. have experience of liaising with the PCN clinical pharmacist and be able to escalate issues to them. Desirable It is desirable that you have experience of supervising staff, but this is not essential. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 7 Rectory Road Rowhedge Essex CO5 7HP Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 7 Rectory Road Rowhedge Essex CO5 7HP Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)