Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 22 August 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Gosport Primary Care Network team that strive to deliver outstanding patient care to approximately 84,500 patients in Gosport. You will be an integral part of the primary care team, working alongside our 5 practices in the locality and joining our expanding Pharmacy Team.
Our progressive and innovative approach will enable the right applicant to develop both their own skills and the role itself for the future.
The ideal applicant will have BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services and a current GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician, excellent organisational and communication skills, relevant clinical skills and experience, and a clear enthusiasm for working as part of a cohesive primary care team.
As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, the primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP), supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician will support the role of the Pharmacist to deliver the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model of care, including supporting and assisting the PCN. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by initiating/switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in general practices, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.
Pharmacy Technicians will also assist with the treatment of hypertension and high lipids, including QRISK scores (using locally developed pathways), on the day e-consultations, medication reviews including undertaking pre-SMRs, suggesting alternative medications due to supply issues, advising on changes to formulation to support medicine administration and assisting the prescription clerks with medication queries.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging a better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the PCN and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-CSS-8741
Job locations
Forton Medical Centre
Whites Place, 148 Forton Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 3JP
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forton Medical Centre
Whites Place, 148 Forton Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 3JP
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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