Pharmacy Technician -General Practice
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M27 4AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1487-26-0000 |
Summary
The Lakes medical centre is a forward-thinking GP practices committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients. We embrace innovative ways of working and actively support new initiatives to improve patient care. We invest in our team, encouraging professional development and training opportunities to help our staff grow. Our practice is passionate about providing the best care to our population and we are looking to be at the forefront of the development of Pharmacy Technicians in Primary Care. We believe that this is an opportunity for a talented and forward thinking Pharmacy Technician to become part of the Primary Care Team, demonstrating rapidly the benefits they can have on care and patient outcomes. Main duties of the job Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews) Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided) High Risk Drug monitoring, Standard/Annual medication monitoring ICB Medicine Incentive Schemes Shared Care Protocols Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given) Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)