Poplars Medical Practice

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our GP practice multidisciplinary team. The post holder will use EMIS Web to support safe, effective and efficient medicines management, repeat prescribing and medicines optimisation within primary care.This role is open to both Band 4 and Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians, with responsibilities aligned to experience, qualifications and scope of practice.

Main duties of the job

Undertake medicines reconciliation from hospital discharge summaries and clinical correspondence, ensuring accurate and timely updating of patient records.
Support medicines management activities, including prescription screening, processing, and optimisation.
Assist with and oversee the repeat dispensing process to ensure safe, efficient continuity of care.
Respond to and communicate effectively with patients regarding medication-related queries.
Liaise with community pharmacies to support stock management and mitigate medication shortages.
Coordinate medication synchronisation in line with patients regular repeat prescription cycles.
Oversee medication recall and monitoring processes, ensuring timely action and compliance with required reviews (e.g. blood pressure checks, blood tests, annual medication reviews).
Support Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) monitoring in line with local and national guidance.
Participate in prescribing and medicines optimisation audits, including those linked to CQC, QOF, and local incentive schemes, as directed by the Prescribing Team or ICB (training provided where required).
Support high-risk drug monitoring to promote patient safety.
Review and act on existing and new Shared Care Protocols in accordance with agreed guidance.
Action medicines safety alerts and recalls issued by CAS, MHRA, ICB, or other relevant bodies.
Run clinical System Reports to stratify and prioritise patients for reviews.

About us

Poplars Medical Centre is a friendly, supportive GP practice serving approximately 11,500 patients in Swinton. We are a well-established, welcoming and well-organised team and pride ourselves on being a genuinely positive place to work where staff feel valued and supported.

The post holder will work as part of the practice pharmacy team, supporting medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing processes and medicines-related administration. The role is essential to ensuring safe prescribing systems, efficient workflows and high-quality patient care. The Pharmacy Technician will work under the clinical supervision and line management of the GP Lead Practice Pharmacist.

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2298-26-0000

Job locations

202 Partington Lane

Swinton

Salford

Greater Manchester

M27 0NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE POPLARS MEDICAL CENTRE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Practice Pharmacy Technician

Location: Poplars Medical Centre, Swinton

Position: Full-time / Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience Agenda for Change Band 5 (£31,049-£37,796)

Hours of Operation: 8.00am 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Accountable to: Practice Partners / Practice Manager

Line Managed by: GP Lead Practice Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake medicines reconciliation from hospital discharge summaries and clinical correspondence, ensuring accurate and timely updating of patient records.

Support medicines management activities, including prescription screening, processing, and optimisation.

Assist with and oversee the repeat dispensing process to ensure safe, efficient continuity of care.

Respond to and communicate effectively with patients regarding medication-related queries.

Liaise with community pharmacies to support stock management and mitigate medication shortages.

Coordinate medication synchronisation in line with patients regular repeat prescription cycles.

Oversee medication recall and monitoring processes, ensuring timely action and compliance with required reviews (e.g. blood pressure checks, blood tests, annual medication reviews).

Support Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) monitoring in line with local and national guidance.

Participate in prescribing and medicines optimisation audits, including those linked to CQC, QOF, and local incentive schemes, as directed by the Prescribing Team or ICB (training provided where required).

Support high-risk drug monitoring to promote patient safety.

Review and act on existing and new Shared Care Protocols in accordance with agreed guidance.

Action medicines safety alerts and recalls issued by CAS, MHRA, ICB, or other relevant bodies.

Create and run clinical system reports to identify, stratify, and prioritise patients for medicines review.

DIGITAL SYSTEMS AND WORKFLOWS

Use EMIS, Ardens, AccuRx and EPS to support medicines-related workflows.

Support improvements to prescribing processes to reduce administrative burden.

Accurately code and record medicines-related activity.

Support data collection for audits and quality improvement.

TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION

Work closely with the GP Lead Practice Pharmacist and wider MDT.

Communicate effectively with patients regarding medicines queries within scope.

Support induction and training of staff in medicines-related processes.

Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team culture.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

Work in accordance with CQC, NHS and practice governance requirements.

Adhere to medicines management SOPs and safety protocols.

Participate in audits, significant event reviews and learning activities.

Maintain confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding standards.