Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to make a difference? Were seeking a dedicated professional to become a valued member of our welcoming GP practice team.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician at Northdown and Dashwood Surgery, you will play a vital role in supporting medicines management throughout the practice. Working closely with GPs, our clinical pharmacist, nurses, and administrative staff, you will contribute to enhancing patient safety, streamlining repeat prescribing processes, and supporting cost-effective prescribing.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards while actively contributing to the smooth running of the medicines management system. Your expertise will help us deliver high-quality care and improved outcomes for all our patients.
About us
We are a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive training practice serving around 25,000 patients across two sites. Our team is extremely welcoming and dedicated, consisting of:
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6 GP partners (3 male, 3 female)
Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Paramedics
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5 Practice Nurses
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1 Mental Health Practitioner
2 Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technician
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5 GP Assistants (GPAs)
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Phlebotomists
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In-house Physiotherapists
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A Social Prescriber
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Experienced administrative and reception staff
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4 Prescription Clerks
Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient care and a supportive environment for both staff and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across the practice. Working closely with our GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and administrative team, you will contribute to improving prescribing systems, medication safety, and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting medicines reconciliation post-discharge and after clinical appointments
- Supporting audits and medication reviews
- Assisting with long-term condition management protocols
- Liaising with community pharmacies and other healthcare providers
- Supporting the clinical team with drug monitoring and prescribing alerts
- Helping patients understand their medications and promoting adherence
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across the practice. Working closely with our GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and administrative team, you will contribute to improving prescribing systems, medication safety, and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting medicines reconciliation post-discharge and after clinical appointments
- Supporting audits and medication reviews
- Assisting with long-term condition management protocols
- Liaising with community pharmacies and other healthcare providers
- Supporting the clinical team with drug monitoring and prescribing alerts
- Helping patients understand their medications and promoting adherence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in primary care,
- Good working knowledge of medicines management processes
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Previous experience in primary care, community pharmacy, or hospital setting would be advantageous
- Good working knowledge of medicines management processes
- Excellent communication and IT skills experience with Emis .
- A proactive, organised, and patient-focused team player
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in primary care,
- Good working knowledge of medicines management processes
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Previous experience in primary care, community pharmacy, or hospital setting would be advantageous
- Good working knowledge of medicines management processes
- Excellent communication and IT skills experience with Emis .
- A proactive, organised, and patient-focused team player
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).
