York Medical Group

Pharmacy Clerk

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

Job Description

JOB TITLE:PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION CLERK

RESPONSIBLE TO:Pharmacist & Lead pharmacist

RESPONSIBLE FOR:N/A

JOB PURPOSE:

To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescriptions to patients.

To provide administrative support to the Pharmacy technician, Clinical Pharmacist and Clinicians

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.work with the Pharmacy technician, Pharmacist and Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures.

2.Process repeat medication requests via email

3.Issuing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency

4.Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to chase correspondence/ queries

5.High risk drug monitoring/ other drug monitoring/ CQC drug safety searches

6.To assist the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist with data analysis of prescribing behaviour in line with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

7.Process Klinik forms/ emails

8.Managing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists ledgers

9.Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries.

10.Project work/prescribing initiatives under the support of the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist

11.Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries.

12.MHRA alerts

13.Administrative work for team

14.To adhere to strict confidentiality policies at all times

About us

JoinYork Medical Group, a vibrant, innovative, and forward-thinking practice at the heart of York. Serving over 44,000 patients across six city-based sites, were proud of our integrated team of GPs, ANPs, UCPs, Nurses, HCAs, Mental Health Workers, and many others who share one mission: delivering exceptional, compassionate healthcare.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0821-25-0012

Job locations

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description:

Job Description

JOB TITLE:PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION CLERK

RESPONSIBLE TO:Pharmacist & Lead pharmacist

RESPONSIBLE FOR:N/A

JOB PURPOSE:

To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescriptions to patients.

To provide administrative support to the Pharmacy technician, Clinical Pharmacist and Clinicians

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.work with the Pharmacy technician, Pharmacist and Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures.

2.Process repeat medication requests via email

3.Issuing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency

4.Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to chase correspondence/ queries

5.High risk drug monitoring/ other drug monitoring/ CQC drug safety searches

6.To assist the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist with data analysis of prescribing behaviour in line with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

7.Process Klinik forms/ emails

8.Managing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists ledgers

9.Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries.

10.Project work/prescribing initiatives under the support of the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist

11.Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries.

12.MHRA alerts

13.Administrative work for team

14.To adhere to strict confidentiality policies at all times

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description:

Job Description

JOB TITLE:PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION CLERK

RESPONSIBLE TO:Pharmacist & Lead pharmacist

RESPONSIBLE FOR:N/A

JOB PURPOSE:

To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescriptions to patients.

To provide administrative support to the Pharmacy technician, Clinical Pharmacist and Clinicians

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.work with the Pharmacy technician, Pharmacist and Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures.

2.Process repeat medication requests via email

3.Issuing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency

4.Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to chase correspondence/ queries

5.High risk drug monitoring/ other drug monitoring/ CQC drug safety searches

6.To assist the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist with data analysis of prescribing behaviour in line with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

7.Process Klinik forms/ emails

8.Managing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists ledgers

9.Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries.

10.Project work/prescribing initiatives under the support of the Pharmacy technician and Pharmacist

11.Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries.

12.MHRA alerts

13.Administrative work for team

14.To adhere to strict confidentiality policies at all times

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Prescription Clerk : 1 year (required)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Prescription Clerk : 1 year (required)

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

York Medical Group

Address

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York Medical Group

Address

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Amy Rhodes

amy.rhodes8@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0821-25-0012

Job locations

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE


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