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York Medical Group

Pharmacy Clerk

The closing date is 31 January 2026

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Job summary

Job Description

JOB TITLE:PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION CLERK

RESPONSIBLE TO:Pharmacist & Lead pharmacist

RESPONSIBLE FOR:N/A

Main duties of the job

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

About us

YMG is a large inner-city GP practice and our own Primary Care Network, serving a population of 45,000 across seven sites. We care for our people so they can care for our patients. We are forward-thinking, innovative and supportive organisation, committed to delivering high-quality patient care through qualified and motivated colleagues. Our diverse workforce spans all roles including GPs, ANPs, UCPs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Health Care Assistants, Care Coordinators, Link Workers, Mental Health Workers, Administrative, Digital, operational, financial and managerial.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0821-25-0020

Job locations

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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)

Desirable

  • Prescription Clerk : 1 year (required)

Experience

Essential

  • Prescription Clerk : 1 year (required)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Prescription Clerk : 1 year (required)

Desirable

  • Prescription Clerk : 1 year (required)

Experience

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:

HR Assistant

Amy Rhodes

amy.rhodes8@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0821-25-0020

Job locations

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE


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