Pharmacy Technician

Posting date:	26 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 December 2025
Location:	Bradley Stoke, BS32 9DS
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A0454-25-0009

Summary

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support the role of the Clinical Pharmacist at PCN level in the delivery of the new Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model Medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care Undertake medication use reviews Day to day handling of prescription queries within area of own competence File, action and forward pathology results according to Practice policy. Provide technical and administration support to clinical workforce and practice administration team (including prescription clerks) Delivery of training and development to practice based prescribing clerks and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within General Practice Report on key performance indicators for CPGP to demonstrate added value for patients and General Practice in accordance with NICE guidance Utilise a polypharmacy approach Use and maintain information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes To support the development of and undertake (where applicable) audits within the agreed programme which address MHRA / NICE / CCG etc priorities Work closely with the PCN CP Lead and CCG Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice lead as well as building strong relationships with other partners Train prescription clerks to undertake workflow optimization in relation to prescription ensuring relevant paperwork is flowed to the relevant member of the team to action To monitor and manage the PCN medicine management plan Participate in PCN meetings (where applicable), patient participation groups, and other meetings to improve engagement of the role of pharmacy technician within the CPGP model and to promote issues relevant to prescribing and medicines optimization Working closely with the PCN Clinical pharmacist, review recommendations form NICE guidance and other national policies to ensure the practices work in a safe and effective manner. To support all practices within the PCN in the achievement of QOF contributions, PCN DES and other enhanced services Promote the use of the electronic Prescribing Working closely with the Clinical Pharmacist, develop the protocols for safe repeat prescribing To actively review how e consult can used to promote remote medicine management and actively support the process for managing e consultations. Support self-care agenda through patient education on the importance of compliance and adherence to medication regimen and further provide holistic advice to manage patient health and well-being Liaise with other pharmacy stakeholders e.g. Medicines Optimisation team, community pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy teams. Support the Medicines Optimisation team in the delivery of the Medicines Optimisation strategy Handle function specific information, which may be sensitive, complex or confidential and appropriately recording, transferring and/or coordinating such information in accordance with the Data Protection Act; Caldecott Guidelines and the Confidentiality Code of Conduct Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines Support PCN priorities such as: Care homes Antimicrobial stewardship MDT working Supporting practices to reduce wastage and ensure medication optimisation Utilise GP practice clinical systems to conduct prescribing audits e.g EMIS Web Undertake, participate and share the outcomes of clinical audits to facilitate improvement and changes in practice Work within the shared care protocols Help manage COPD patients during winter, ensuring they have safety netting advice and rescue packs in place to manage an exacerbation As instructed by the CCG Medicines Safety Officer, ensure that all major MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within levels of competence, are acted upon within practices over an appropriate time frame and to advise on any medication changes that occur as a result Regular monitoring of prescribing expenditure at individual practice level and propose changes to ensure containment within identified resource Undertake training and development, to ensure the required knowledge and skills for practice-based work Carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change Establish and maintain effective working relationships with GP practices, CCG staff and other healthcare professionals/stakeholders across the interface Provide clinical and professional support to GPs and members of the primary healthcare team Provide direct support and advice to GP practices and health professionals to promote and implement high quality prescribing to the benefit of patients Promote cost-effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with national guidance and the local Medicines Optimisation Strategy General The post holder will: Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post holder must be aware of and committed to the Equality and Diversity policies of the appointing GP Federation and comply with all the requirements of these policies and actively promote Equality and Diversity issues relevant to the post. Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices. The post holder will have, or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post and be aware of and comply with the organisations safeguarding protection policies and procedures Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/Infection Prevention and Control