Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and
motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent
opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality medicines
optimisation, support chronic disease management, and help improve patient care
across the PCN.
Main duties of the job
Support
pharmacists in the delivery of clinical and administrative pharmacy services
Assist
with medicines optimisation and long term condition management
Conduct
structured medication reviews
Optimise
medication based on hospital discharge letters
Answer
medication and prescription queries from patients and other healthcare
professionals
Manage
repeat prescribing
Support
the prescription team in day to day tasks
Support
implementation of national policies and guidelines
Contribute
to reducing medication wastage
Participate
in face to face clinics in competent clinical fields (full training provided)
Receive
one to one clinical supervision and support from clinical pharmacists
Take
part in ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Help
reduce GP workload through effective pharmacy interventions
Ensure
compliance with relevant standards, including CQC, NICE, MHRA, QOF, and PCN DES
Assist
with patient education and adherence support for long-term conditions
Contribute
to audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations
Assist
with clinical coding and data collection
Participate
in multi-disciplinary team meetings and collaborative care planning
Support
medicines reconciliation in patients transitioning between care settings
About us
Victoria Primary Care Network (VPCN) provides care for approximately 50,000 patients across Victoria Medical Practice, Downlands Medical Centre and Vita Healthcare Practices.
The PCN pharmacy team comprises three pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians.
Benefits of Working for Victoria PCN
- 6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive salary with pay progression linked to training & performance
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Protected and structured CPD & study time
- Development pathways in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, CV disease, respiratory, frailty)
- Access to PCN-wide learning, Regular in-house teaching, clinical supervision and shared learning sessions, peer support and shadowing
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Pharmacy Technician are detailed above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Pharmacy Technician are detailed above.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- EMIS / DOCMAN user skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a pharmacy technician training programme - Equivalent accredited qualification (CPPE)
Desirable
- Leadership and/or management qualification
- Further education (A Level / Degree)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to support implementation of policies and procedures
- Ability to appreciate the sensitive nature of work and maintain confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- EMIS / DOCMAN skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- EMIS / DOCMAN user skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a pharmacy technician training programme - Equivalent accredited qualification (CPPE)
Desirable
- Leadership and/or management qualification
- Further education (A Level / Degree)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to support implementation of policies and procedures
- Ability to appreciate the sensitive nature of work and maintain confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- EMIS / DOCMAN skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
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).
