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Papworth Surgery

Pharmacy Technician

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Job summary

Papworth Surgery is looking to recruit a motivated and organised Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and friendly primary care team for 30hrs per week. This role will support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective prescribing services, helping to improve patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and clinic letters
  • Support and manage repeat prescription processes in line with practice policies
  • Respond to patient and clinician medication queries
  • Assist with medication reviews and audits
  • Promote safe and cost-effective prescribing
  • Maintain accurate patient medication records
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff
  • Support medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives

    • About us

    Papworth Surgery is a well-established GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace with a strong focus on teamwork and professional development.

    Details

    Date posted

    08 May 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A4346-26-0000

    Job locations

    Chequers Lane

    Papworth Everard

    Cambridgeshire

    CB23 3QQ


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The Pharmacy Technician will support the practice in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality prescribing services. The role involves managing repeat prescriptions, carrying out medicines reconciliation, and responding to medication queries from patients and clinical staff. The postholder will work closely with GPs, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote medicines optimisation, maintain accurate patient records, and contribute to patient safety initiatives.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The Pharmacy Technician will support the practice in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality prescribing services. The role involves managing repeat prescriptions, carrying out medicines reconciliation, and responding to medication queries from patients and clinical staff. The postholder will work closely with GPs, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote medicines optimisation, maintain accurate patient records, and contribute to patient safety initiatives.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Pharmacy Technician
    • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
    • Good understanding of medicines management processes
    • Excellent communication and organisational skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

    Experience

    Desirable

    • Experience in GP practice or primary care setting
    • Knowledge of EMIS or other clinical systems
    • Experience of medication reviews and medicines optimisation
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Pharmacy Technician
    • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
    • Good understanding of medicines management processes
    • Excellent communication and organisational skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

    Experience

    Desirable

    • Experience in GP practice or primary care setting
    • Knowledge of EMIS or other clinical systems
    • Experience of medication reviews and medicines optimisation

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Papworth Surgery

    Address

    Chequers Lane

    Papworth Everard

    Cambridgeshire

    CB23 3QQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.papworthsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Papworth Surgery

    Address

    Chequers Lane

    Papworth Everard

    Cambridgeshire

    CB23 3QQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.papworthsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Practice Manager

    Tamla Hobbs

    practicemanager.papworthsurgery@nhs.net

    01480830888

    Details

    Date posted

    08 May 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A4346-26-0000

    Job locations

    Chequers Lane

    Papworth Everard

    Cambridgeshire

    CB23 3QQ


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