Job summary
We are a busy, well-organised independent GP surgery in Ammanford looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our clinical team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety and prescribing efficiency. Youll work closely with our GPs, pharmacists and nursing team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care - including running clinics, managing prescription queries, and supporting audits and quality improvement work.
This role offers the opportunity to develop new skills, take ownership of key areas such as medicines reconciliation and shared-care monitoring, and contribute to training within the practice.
Main duties of the job
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Support safe and effective prescribing across the practice.
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Complete medicines reconciliation for hospital discharges, new patients and care homes.
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Run new patient and DOAC clinics, providing direct patient support.
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Manage repeat prescription reauthorisations within agreed protocols.
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Handle pharmaceutical queries, shared care monitoring, and HRT review forms.
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Assist with acute medication requests and care home medication reviews.
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Contribute to medication audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety work.
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Provide training and support to trainee pharmacists and prescription clerks.
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Liaise with GPs, nurses, and local pharmacies to ensure continuity of care.
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Maintain accurate records and uphold GPhC professional standards.
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Opportunity to train in phlebotomy and develop additional clinical skills.
About us
Brynteg Surgery is an innovative, independent GP practice in Ammanford, known for its supportive culture, teamwork and genuine focus on people - both patients and staff. Were busy and ambitious, but never at the expense of kindness or quality.
As an independent practice, were not part of a large corporate system where youre just another number. Every member of our team has a voice, is trusted to use their initiative, and is genuinely valued for the contribution they make. Ideas are heard, change happens quickly, and your role has real impact on how we care for our community.
If youre looking for a workplace thats professional yet personal, innovative yet grounded, and where your growth and wellbeing matter as much as your skills, youll feel right at home here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location: Brynteg Surgery, Ammanford, SA18
Hours: 37 hours per week (no weekends or bank holidays)
Salary: £15.50£16.50 per hour, depending on experience
Reports to:Lead Pharmacist
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician will work as an integral member of the clinical team to support safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the practice.
This role combines clinical, administrative, and patient-facing elements - helping optimise prescribing, improve patient safety, and reduce GP workload.
The post holder will run clinics, assist with audits and medicines optimisation, handle pharmaceutical queries, and provide support to both the prescribing and dispensing processes.
As an independent practice, we value every voice - youll have scope to shape how the role develops and contribute to practice-wide improvement work.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Undertake medicines reconciliation for new patients, care homes, and hospital discharges.
-
Run and document new patient and DOAC clinics.
-
Manage repeat prescription reauthorisations in line with practice protocols.
-
Handle pharmaceutical and shared-care queries, ensuring safe communication between the practice, hospitals, and community pharmacies.
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Support care home medication reviews, HRT forms, and acute medication requests.
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Assist with medication audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety work.
-
Provide guidance and support to trainee pharmacists and prescription clerks.
-
Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with professional and information-governance standards.
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Contribute to training and education sessions within the practice.
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For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to train in phlebotomy to support clinical capacity.
Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain GPhC registration and adhere to the professional code of conduct.
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Act within professional competence at all times.
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Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
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Work collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to deliver safe and effective patient care.
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Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work.
Key Relationships
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GPs
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Clinical Pharmacist / Pharmacy Team
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Practice Nurses and HCAs
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Prescription Clerks and Administrative Team
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Community Pharmacies and Hospital Pharmacy Teams
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Local Health Board and Primary Care Network colleagues
Other Information
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The duties of the post may be varied as service needs evolve, provided any changes are reasonable and within the scope of the role.
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The post holder will uphold confidentiality at all times and comply with practice policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location: Brynteg Surgery, Ammanford, SA18
Hours: 37 hours per week (no weekends or bank holidays)
Salary: £15.50£16.50 per hour, depending on experience
Reports to:Lead Pharmacist
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician will work as an integral member of the clinical team to support safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the practice.
This role combines clinical, administrative, and patient-facing elements - helping optimise prescribing, improve patient safety, and reduce GP workload.
The post holder will run clinics, assist with audits and medicines optimisation, handle pharmaceutical queries, and provide support to both the prescribing and dispensing processes.
As an independent practice, we value every voice - youll have scope to shape how the role develops and contribute to practice-wide improvement work.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
-
Undertake medicines reconciliation for new patients, care homes, and hospital discharges.
-
Run and document new patient and DOAC clinics.
-
Manage repeat prescription reauthorisations in line with practice protocols.
-
Handle pharmaceutical and shared-care queries, ensuring safe communication between the practice, hospitals, and community pharmacies.
-
Support care home medication reviews, HRT forms, and acute medication requests.
-
Assist with medication audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety work.
-
Provide guidance and support to trainee pharmacists and prescription clerks.
-
Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with professional and information-governance standards.
-
Contribute to training and education sessions within the practice.
-
For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to train in phlebotomy to support clinical capacity.
Professional Responsibilities
-
Maintain GPhC registration and adhere to the professional code of conduct.
-
Act within professional competence at all times.
-
Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
-
Work collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to deliver safe and effective patient care.
-
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work.
Key Relationships
-
GPs
-
Clinical Pharmacist / Pharmacy Team
-
Practice Nurses and HCAs
-
Prescription Clerks and Administrative Team
-
Community Pharmacies and Hospital Pharmacy Teams
-
Local Health Board and Primary Care Network colleagues
Other Information
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The duties of the post may be varied as service needs evolve, provided any changes are reasonable and within the scope of the role.
-
The post holder will uphold confidentiality at all times and comply with practice policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional, patient-centred approach in all interactions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy and safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to patients and colleagues
- Reliable, organised and adaptable under pressure in a busy practice environment
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective learning
- Upholds confidentiality, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion standards at all times
- Willingness to embrace change and contribute to improving practice systems and processes
Desirable
- Car driver with access to a vehicle for occasional external visits (e.g. care homes, training events)
- Interest in service improvement, digital tools or innovation in primary care
- Keen to expand scope of practice, e.g. through phlebotomy or further clinical training
- Positive, supportive attitude that contributes to a kind and inclusive workplace culture
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Demonstrable experience in medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing
- Experience managing prescription queries and ensuring safe, efficient prescribing processes
- Proven ability to work independently within scope of practice while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
- Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to governance and confidentiality standards
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP surgery, cluster or hospital pharmacy
- Experience of running or supporting patient clinics (e.g. DOAC, new patient medication reviews, care home medication reviews)
- Experience supporting or training junior staff, trainee pharmacists, or prescription clerks
- Involvement in audits, quality improvement projects, or prescribing safety initiatives
- Familiarity with EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems
- Experience working across organisational boundaries - liaising with community pharmacies, secondary care, or care homes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with GPhC requirements
Desirable
- Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
- Additional accredited training or certificates in:
- Primary care or medicines optimisation
- Quality improvement or audit
- Clinical supervision or mentoring
- Evidence of involvement in training, mentoring or service improvement projects
- Willingness to complete phlebotomy training (if not already undertaken)
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional, patient-centred approach in all interactions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy and safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to patients and colleagues
- Reliable, organised and adaptable under pressure in a busy practice environment
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective learning
- Upholds confidentiality, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion standards at all times
- Willingness to embrace change and contribute to improving practice systems and processes
Desirable
- Car driver with access to a vehicle for occasional external visits (e.g. care homes, training events)
- Interest in service improvement, digital tools or innovation in primary care
- Keen to expand scope of practice, e.g. through phlebotomy or further clinical training
- Positive, supportive attitude that contributes to a kind and inclusive workplace culture
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Demonstrable experience in medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing
- Experience managing prescription queries and ensuring safe, efficient prescribing processes
- Proven ability to work independently within scope of practice while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
- Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to governance and confidentiality standards
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP surgery, cluster or hospital pharmacy
- Experience of running or supporting patient clinics (e.g. DOAC, new patient medication reviews, care home medication reviews)
- Experience supporting or training junior staff, trainee pharmacists, or prescription clerks
- Involvement in audits, quality improvement projects, or prescribing safety initiatives
- Familiarity with EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems
- Experience working across organisational boundaries - liaising with community pharmacies, secondary care, or care homes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with GPhC requirements
Desirable
- Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
- Additional accredited training or certificates in:
- Primary care or medicines optimisation
- Quality improvement or audit
- Clinical supervision or mentoring
- Evidence of involvement in training, mentoring or service improvement projects
- Willingness to complete phlebotomy training (if not already undertaken)
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).
