Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a
motivated, proactive and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join
our friendly, high-performing multidisciplinary team at PHGH Doctors,
based in Temple Fortune, Northwest London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in medicines optimisation and prescribing safety, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care.
PHGH Doctors is a large, well-established GP practice
serving approximately 14,000 patients, making us the largest practice
within Barnet PCN 6. Our diverse clinical team includes over 10 GPs,
2 pharmacists, 2 nurses, and a range of allied health
professionals including a Physician Associate, MSK Practitioner, and Social
Prescriber.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician will support the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medicines within a busy GP practice. Key responsibilities include medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing management, medicines reconciliation, prescribing safety audits, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with GPs, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, reduce local health inequalities, support long-term condition management, and promote medicines adherence and safety with the aim of making a meaningful difference to the health of our diverse practice population.
About us
PHGH Doctors is a progressive and inclusive GP practice with
a strong emphasis on teamwork, learning, and staff wellbeing. We are
committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting the
professional development of our staff within a supportive primary care
environment.
We actively encourage innovation, reflective practice, and
continuous improvement, and we welcome applications from candidates who share
our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral member of the practice and clinical team, supporting safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medicines across the practice population.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting medicines optimisation and prescribing safely in line with national guidance and local formulary policy
- Conducting clinical, prescribing, and patient safety audits to support quality improvement and governance
- Supporting QOF, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP), and Prescribing Quality Scheme (PQS) initiatives
- Promoting cost-effective prescribing, deprescribing, and therapeutic switches where appropriate
- Managing and optimising the repeat prescribing process, including responding to medication queries and workflow management
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation for new patients and following hospital discharge
- Supporting structured medication reviews and long-term condition management
- Actioning and responding to clinical correspondence, MHRA alerts, and safety updates, ensuring accurate clinical records
- Using Ardens and CQC searches to support drug monitoring, including high-risk medicines and ADHD prescribing
- Working collaboratively with clinical pharmacists, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Supporting patients with medicines adherence, administration, and understanding of their treatment
- Promoting public health initiatives, healthy lifestyle advice, and addressing health inequalities
- Supporting antimicrobial stewardship and infection control initiatives
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of national guidelines, NICE guidance, and local prescribing policies
- Communicating effectively with primary and secondary care colleagues to ensure continuity of care
- Actively participating in practice meetings, learning events, and service development
- Maintaining ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) in line with professional requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral member of the practice and clinical team, supporting safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medicines across the practice population.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting medicines optimisation and prescribing safely in line with national guidance and local formulary policy
- Conducting clinical, prescribing, and patient safety audits to support quality improvement and governance
- Supporting QOF, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP), and Prescribing Quality Scheme (PQS) initiatives
- Promoting cost-effective prescribing, deprescribing, and therapeutic switches where appropriate
- Managing and optimising the repeat prescribing process, including responding to medication queries and workflow management
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation for new patients and following hospital discharge
- Supporting structured medication reviews and long-term condition management
- Actioning and responding to clinical correspondence, MHRA alerts, and safety updates, ensuring accurate clinical records
- Using Ardens and CQC searches to support drug monitoring, including high-risk medicines and ADHD prescribing
- Working collaboratively with clinical pharmacists, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Supporting patients with medicines adherence, administration, and understanding of their treatment
- Promoting public health initiatives, healthy lifestyle advice, and addressing health inequalities
- Supporting antimicrobial stewardship and infection control initiatives
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of national guidelines, NICE guidance, and local prescribing policies
- Communicating effectively with primary and secondary care colleagues to ensure continuity of care
- Actively participating in practice meetings, learning events, and service development
- Maintaining ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) in line with professional requirements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a GP practice or Primary Care Network (PCN) setting
Desirable
- Experience in medicines management, repeat prescribing, or prescribing/clinical safety audits
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Strong IT skills with the ability to use clinical systems effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety in primary care
Desirable
- Working knowledge of EMIS clinical system
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification in medicines management, dispensing, or healthcare science
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from an approved training pathway such as the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a GP practice or Primary Care Network (PCN) setting
Desirable
- Experience in medicines management, repeat prescribing, or prescribing/clinical safety audits
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Strong IT skills with the ability to use clinical systems effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety in primary care
Desirable
- Working knowledge of EMIS clinical system
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification in medicines management, dispensing, or healthcare science
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from an approved training pathway such as the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
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).