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Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician will work to support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within GPS Healthcare. This role provides an opportunity for the post holder to gain experience across a range of pharmacy technician duties within the primary care setting. The Pharmacy Technician will support the multi-disciplinary team with administrative, reconciliation, medicines management tasks and clinical safety tasks both autonomously and as part of the team.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertaking a patient supporting role to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients
  • To provide advice to patients with long term conditions (LTCs) on specific medicines management issues
  • Carry out medicines optimisation tasks, including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews, medicine awareness and medicines reconciliation.

  • To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Support the organisation in the delivery of clinical safety processes to ensure safe, effective practice across the PCN.
  • To participate in audits of medication that require frequent monitoring.To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.

About us

GPS Healthcare is a high-performing, single-practice Primary Care Network (PCN) operating across six sites in central and south Solihull. We provide care to over 40,000 patients and work collaboratively with partner PCNs, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), Solihull Council, Community Services, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Our team is committed to providing outstanding patient care within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Solihull offers excellent transport links, a semi-rural setting, proximity to Birmingham Airport and the NEC, and access to scenic Warwickshire countryside contributing to a high quality of life for both staff and residents.

We offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits including:

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications
  • Flexible working options to support work life balance
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • A paid day off for your birthday
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • A friendly, supportive and professional working culture where development is encouraged

Join us at GPS Healthcare and be part of a team committed to improving patient experience, organisational safety and high-quality care.

    If you are interested in applying to be a Pharmacy Technician with GPS Healthcare, please submit your CV and a supporting statement to humanresources.gps@nhs.net by 4 January 2026.

    Details

    Date posted

    16 December 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience £16.48ph -£17.27ph Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A2634-25-0005

    Job locations

    198 Tanworth Lane

    Shirley

    Solihull

    West Midlands

    B90 4DD


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • Help to maintain accurate patient medication records and documentation.
    • Participate in stock management processes, including ordering, storing, and safe handling of medicines.
    • Provide general administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, data entry, and communication with patients, practices and community pharmacies as appropriate.
    • Communicate with patients, carers, and colleagues in a polite, professional, and supportive manner.
    • To support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings.

    • Undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.

    • Delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g., medicines switches) and patient safety audits.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • Help to maintain accurate patient medication records and documentation.
    • Participate in stock management processes, including ordering, storing, and safe handling of medicines.
    • Provide general administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, data entry, and communication with patients, practices and community pharmacies as appropriate.
    • Communicate with patients, carers, and colleagues in a polite, professional, and supportive manner.
    • To support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings.

    • Undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.

    • Delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g., medicines switches) and patient safety audits.

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working within team environments
    • Minimum 2 years experience within the pharmacy sector.

    Desirable

    • Experience working in primary care setting.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
    • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification

    Desirable

    • Accredited checking technician qualification
    • Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

    Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

    • Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Good use of IT packages such as the Microsoft suite

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of Primary Care Networks (PCNs), NHS policy, and prescribing management.
    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working within team environments
    • Minimum 2 years experience within the pharmacy sector.

    Desirable

    • Experience working in primary care setting.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
    • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification

    Desirable

    • Accredited checking technician qualification
    • Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

    Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

    • Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Good use of IT packages such as the Microsoft suite

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of Primary Care Networks (PCNs), NHS policy, and prescribing 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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    GPS Healthcare

    Address

    198 Tanworth Lane

    Shirley

    Solihull

    West Midlands

    B90 4DD


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    GPS Healthcare

    Address

    198 Tanworth Lane

    Shirley

    Solihull

    West Midlands

    B90 4DD


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    HR Administrator

    Manjit Bhupla

    humanresources.gps@nhs.net

    01212411702

    Details

    Date posted

    16 December 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience £16.48ph -£17.27ph Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A2634-25-0005

    Job locations

    198 Tanworth Lane

    Shirley

    Solihull

    West Midlands

    B90 4DD


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