Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to work within our multi‑disciplinary team. The role is to support the management and development of the prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective and quality prescribing within the practice.
About Us
Gorton Medical Centre is a progressive, patient‑focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high‑quality primary care services. We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and are committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff. Serving a patient population of approximately 10,500 we are a well‑established, forward‑thinking practice providing care to diverse communities. Our multidisciplinary team includes a Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurse, Physician Associate, Mental Health Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Social Prescriber and Healthcare Assistants alongside a highly skilled administrative team.
Details
Date posted: 17 January 2026
Pay scheme: Salary depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: A5961-26-0000
Job locations: Gorton Hub, First Floor, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton, England, M18 8HE
Job Description
* Dealing with medication queries including acute medication requests, patient medication and prescription queries (e.g., removing unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring required blood tests and monitoring).
* Communicating with patients/carers, doctors, nurses, receptionists and other healthcare team members.
* Liaising with local community pharmacies, hospitals, care homes and secondary care regarding prescription queries and to optimise therapy.
* Answering medication drug queries from GPs and other professionals, supporting the lead GP with clinical administration, projects and audits (e.g., QOF, Manchester Standards, CCG Medicines Optimisation Team, MHRA updates).
* Working autonomously, prioritising work, maintaining accurate and timely records, and escalating when appropriate.
* Supporting the repeat prescribing re‑authorisation process by reviewing patient requests and medicines reaching review dates.
* Monitoring practice prescribing against local formularies, identifying high‑risk patients and participating in computer searches.
* Attending practice meetings and other relevant meetings as required.
* Participating in induction, education and training of new staff, maintaining and developing professional competence, and contributing to the appraisal process.
* Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post holder’s grade as agreed with the line manager.
* Complying with organisational and statutory requirements (health and safety, equal treatment and diversity, confidentiality, clinical governance).
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Essential: Actively undertaking CPD for all relevant areas; up‑to‑date knowledge of pharmacy operational procedures; good dispensing practice; checking procedures; patient counselling; customer service; current NHS legislation; Pharmacy Law and Ethics; awareness of the national agenda for pharmacy; understanding of the context of pharmacy in the NHS; awareness and application of Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH.
* Desirable: IT skills.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Essential: Well‑developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to organise and prioritise workload; ability to work independently and as part of a team; accuracy to deadlines; leadership and organisational skills; ability to maintain professional relationships; identify when advice is needed; computer literacy.
* Desirable: Coaching skills.
Qualifications
* Essential: BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent recognised by GPHC); registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Desirable: Completion or working towards Medicines Management Certificate; A1 assessors award.
Experience
* Essential: Experience with individual patient dispensing systems; awareness of common acute and long‑term conditions seen in general practice.
* Desirable: Experience of working in a GP practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service application to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Gorton Medical Centre
Address: Gorton Hub, First Floor, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton, England, M18 8HE
Employer's website: https://www.gortonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/index.aspx
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