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Harlequin Surgery

Prescription Clerk

The closing date is 03 April 2026

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Job summary

Harlequin Surgery are seeking a prescription clerk to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing repeat prescriptions, managing medication reviews, liaising with patients, pharmacies and clinicians, and ensuring prescriptions are issued safely and efficiently in line with practice and NHS guidelines.

Main duties of the job

  • Processing repeat and acute prescription requests
  • Monitoring medication reviews and blood tests
  • Liaising with pharmacies and patients regarding queries
  • Assisting with care home prescriptions

About us

Harlequin surgery is a friendly team driven practice.

We value reliability, responsibility, good communication and the ability to adapt to changing situations.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2422-26-0001

Job locations

160 Shard End Crescent

Birmingham

B34 7BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

REPORTS TO: PRESCRIPTION LEAD/PRACTICE MANAGER

HOURS: 20 Must be flexible

The role is responsible for processing patient prescriptions in line with the practices Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring a safe, accurate, and efficient workflow. You will liaise closely with our lead prescription Clerk, Clinical Pharmacists, and community pharmacy teams to support effective medication management.

Key responsibilities include highlighting any issues or queries related to repeat prescriptions to the Lead prescription Clerk. You will also monitor medication review dates, confirming that reviews are completed when due and escalating any overdue reviews to the relevant teams.

Additionally, you will handle prescription-related queries from a wide range of healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurse prescribers, community pharmacists, community nursing teams, carers, care homes, and internal reception/administration staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REPORTS TO: PRESCRIPTION LEAD/PRACTICE MANAGER

HOURS: 20 Must be flexible

The role is responsible for processing patient prescriptions in line with the practices Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring a safe, accurate, and efficient workflow. You will liaise closely with our lead prescription Clerk, Clinical Pharmacists, and community pharmacy teams to support effective medication management.

Key responsibilities include highlighting any issues or queries related to repeat prescriptions to the Lead prescription Clerk. You will also monitor medication review dates, confirming that reviews are completed when due and escalating any overdue reviews to the relevant teams.

Additionally, you will handle prescription-related queries from a wide range of healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurse prescribers, community pharmacists, community nursing teams, carers, care homes, and internal reception/administration staff.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clerical background Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written Computer literate in the use of a windows-based PC Keyboard skills Ability to cope with more than one task at a time and move between tasks as required Ability to work unsupervised, Ability to word as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Competent in SystmOne is desirable but not essential, training will be given.
  • Experience working in GP Practice.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clerical background Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written Computer literate in the use of a windows-based PC Keyboard skills Ability to cope with more than one task at a time and move between tasks as required Ability to work unsupervised, Ability to word as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Competent in SystmOne is desirable but not essential, training will be given.
  • Experience working in GP Practice.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Harlequin Surgery

Address

160 Shard End Crescent

Birmingham

B34 7BP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harlequin Surgery

Address

160 Shard End Crescent

Birmingham

B34 7BP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Samantha lea

sammy.lea@nhs.net

01217478291

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2422-26-0001

Job locations

160 Shard End Crescent

Birmingham

B34 7BP


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