Malthouse Surgery

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 01 August 2025

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to make a meaningful difference in primary care? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across our GP practice/Primary Care Network (PCN).

Working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, and wider healthcare team, you'll play a vital role in optimising prescribing processes, supporting patient care, and improving health outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills in a new environment, with opportunities for personal development and making a tangible impact on the way medicines are managed in general practice.

Whether youre experienced in primary care or looking to transition from community or hospital pharmacy, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the repeat prescribing process, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective supply of medicines.

  • Conduct medication reviews and reconciliations, particularly following hospital discharge.

  • Manage medication queries from patients, carers, and clinicians, escalating when appropriate.

  • Contribute to medicines optimisation projects, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Work closely with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, and the wider team to support safe prescribing practices.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records on the clinical system.

  • Help implement changes in prescribing guidance and respond to medicines safety alerts.

  • Promote patient understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments.

About us

Malthouse Surgery is a forward-thinking, digitally enabled GP practice based in the heart of Abingdon. We are proud of our welcoming, team-focused culture and our commitment to providing excellent patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our clinical team includes a diverse and experienced group of GPs working across the week, supported by Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a First Contact Physio, and a dedicated nursing and administrative team. We foster a respectful, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative.

We have recently implemented a new digital telephone system and redesigned our triage model to offer full access to care while managing demand safely. We use cloud-based systems, are active in quality improvement, and constantly explore better ways of working. Our team is committed to professional development, with regular meetings, shared learning, and a culture that values feedback and innovation.

Joining us means becoming part of a practice that balances high clinical standards with a genuine team spirit, where your contribution will be valued and your wellbeing supported.

Staff benefits include:

  • Support for ongoing CPD and training

  • Regular team events and development sessions

  • A strong ethos of work-life balance

  • Involvement in innovation and service design

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5415-25-0000

Job locations

The Malthouse Surgery

The Charter

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 3JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation

Support the repeat prescribing process, including synchronisation of medications and managing prescription queries.

Perform medicines reconciliation for patients post-discharge, ensuring accurate and safe updates to medication records.

Review and process prescription requests, ensuring safety, legality, and cost-effectiveness in accordance with clinical guidance.

Support medicines audits and switches, including those required for ICB formulary or safety updates.

Patient-Facing Services

Answer medicines-related queries from patients and carers, escalating where appropriate.

Provide advice on the safe and effective use of medicines.

Support patients with medication changes, including those linked to long-term condition reviews or deprescribing initiatives.

Administrative and Quality Support

Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medication records.

Support achievement of QoF, IIF and local medicines optimisation targets.

Participate in the implementation of safety alerts and MHRA guidance.

Support the practice or PCN with electronic prescribing, prescribing systems, and template development.

Teamwork and Development

Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and wider staff.

Attend training and supervision sessions as required.

Contribute to quality improvement projects.

Maintain registration and keep up to date with CPD requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation

Support the repeat prescribing process, including synchronisation of medications and managing prescription queries.

Perform medicines reconciliation for patients post-discharge, ensuring accurate and safe updates to medication records.

Review and process prescription requests, ensuring safety, legality, and cost-effectiveness in accordance with clinical guidance.

Support medicines audits and switches, including those required for ICB formulary or safety updates.

Patient-Facing Services

Answer medicines-related queries from patients and carers, escalating where appropriate.

Provide advice on the safe and effective use of medicines.

Support patients with medication changes, including those linked to long-term condition reviews or deprescribing initiatives.

Administrative and Quality Support

Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medication records.

Support achievement of QoF, IIF and local medicines optimisation targets.

Participate in the implementation of safety alerts and MHRA guidance.

Support the practice or PCN with electronic prescribing, prescribing systems, and template development.

Teamwork and Development

Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and wider staff.

Attend training and supervision sessions as required.

Contribute to quality improvement projects.

Maintain registration and keep up to date with CPD requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Committed to patient-centred care and service improvement
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience in a community, hospital or primary care pharmacy setting
  • Commitment to ongoing CPD
  • Good understanding of repeat prescribing systems and medicines optimisation
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confidence in dealing with patients and clinicians
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Team player with a flexible and proactive attitude

Desirable

  • Complete PCPEP pathway
  • GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited checking technician or relevant post-qualification training
  • Experience of using clinical systems EMIS
  • Involvement in medicines audits, QI or safety projects
  • Knowledge of NHS guidance (e.g. MHRA alerts, prescribing safety)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Committed to patient-centred care and service improvement
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience in a community, hospital or primary care pharmacy setting
  • Commitment to ongoing CPD
  • Good understanding of repeat prescribing systems and medicines optimisation
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confidence in dealing with patients and clinicians
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Team player with a flexible and proactive attitude

Desirable

  • Complete PCPEP pathway
  • GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited checking technician or relevant post-qualification training
  • Experience of using clinical systems EMIS
  • Involvement in medicines audits, QI or safety projects
  • Knowledge of NHS guidance (e.g. MHRA alerts, prescribing safety)

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

Malthouse Surgery

Address

The Malthouse Surgery

The Charter

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 3JY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Malthouse Surgery

Address

The Malthouse Surgery

The Charter

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 3JY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Paul Drinkwater

paul.drinkwater@nhs.net

01235468866

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5415-25-0000

Job locations

The Malthouse Surgery

The Charter

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 3JY


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