Pharmacy Technician

Posting date:	19 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 April 2026
Location:	Newton Abbot, TQ13 9QP
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A5093-26-0005

Summary

Job description THE BOVEY TRACEY AND CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE JOB DESCRIPTION Job details: Job title: Pharmacy Technician Base:Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh. Will need to travel and work at both surgeries (one surgery each day) Start Pay negotiable depending on experience Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme to develop a new model of care, addressing our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the practice population. GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes. GP practice pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. As a GP practice pharmacy technician, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration and will support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is to develop and utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care so it can proactively help patients stay safe, well and out of hospital as well as supporting efforts to reduce the demands on general practice. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL To support the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing. To provide supervision, training, and professional leadership to the practices administrative staff. To communicate effectively and professionally with patients on the telephone, electronically or face to face. To update patients medical records in an accurate and timely manner. To support systems to review medication usage and synchronisation of medication supplies; perform amendments to issue durations of prescriptions to match actual medication use duration; co-ordinate and lead efforts to satisfy medication monitoring requirements; liaise with the administrative team in regard to patient discharge information and clinical letters to perform medication reconciliation; assist GPs and pharmacists with medication reviews. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff (include medication related triage) and action as appropriate in accordance with practice protocols. To build and improve the working relationships with the local Community Pharmacy teams, secondary care and intermediate care teams. To support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practices to optimise the quality of prescribing. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To support the delivery of shared care protocols. Provide support for practices to action drug alerts. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and achievement of the annual Medicine Optimisation targets and to liaise with the Medicines Optimisation Team at Devon ICB. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets, and the Quality Improvement targets. To provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the Practices, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE To participate in the clinical governance requirements within the Practice. To practice within the parameters of Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. To participate in quality improvement within the practice as necessary. Reflect and assess results of own decisions, outcomes and treatment; identify any shortfalls in delivery of patient services and report to relevant management. Ensure they follow Health and Safety legislation and COSHH regulations, reporting any breaches as necessary. Awareness of personal responsibilities in maintaining knowledge of PGDs, medicines policy and legislation regarding safe and secure medicines management. Take part in research and development activities where necessary (as directed by the Lead GP, Partners and/or senior management team). CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING Maintain clinical knowledge and practice to standards of capabilities and competencies expected of the position of Paramedic Practitioner. To participate in the ongoing clinical supervision framework and individual professional development for clinicians within the Practice. Ensure registration and qualifications with the Health and Care Professionals Council is kept up to date. Be involved in ongoing education within the practice; to support and provide training to staff members as identified through clinical supervision sessions and reflective practice with clinical colleagues. Actively participate in annual performance review (with necessary audits), engage in self-appraisal and provide clear objectives and evidence and develop continuous professional development plans. PROFESSIONAL Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council. Punctual and professional. Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups. To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice. ADMINISTRATION Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team. Ensure appropriate expenses are made accurately and submitted via Practice Index. Ensure all necessary paperwork and registration documentation are completed and submitted to the Practice Manager. Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors. Aware of responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections. Job Types: Full-time or part-time Benefits: Company pension Wellbeing policy for medical and dental appointments On-site parking Sick pay Work location: In person