Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician

Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician

Job Title:

Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician

Location:

Woolwich (Head Office)/Woolwich, Thamesmead, Plumstead (Practice Sites), South East London

Hours:

40 hours

Reports to:

GP Practice Leads, Clinical Pharmacist

As a Pharmacy Technician you will work across two member practices within a primary care network, supporting the Clinical Pharmacist and the primary care team to ensure safe and accurate supply of medication to patients. Your work will contribute to clinical management and capacity building within the workforce.

• Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain professional standards and meet agreed objectives.
• Participate in mandatory training, performance appraisal and staff development.
• Ensure professional indemnity and authorisation for prescribing record changes.
• Provide technical and administrative support to Clinical Pharmacists.
• Support medication queries from patients and staff (face‑to‑face and telephone).
• Process repeat medication requests, convert acute requests, sync medications, arrange compliance aids.
• Issue prescriptions in line with clinical protocols and competency.
• Provide medication review services via clinics, domiciliary visits, residential and nursing homes.
• Maintain accurate medication records on the clinical computer system.
• Assist in medication reconciliation following discharge, clinic visits and other transfers of care.
• Engage with secondary, community and primary care colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist the Clinical Pharmacist with data analysis, medicines audits and prescribing target achievement.
• Attend relevant meetings and support prescribing initiatives.

Although specific qualifications are not listed explicitly, required skills and experience include:

• Experience in a pharmacy or clinical setting.
• Knowledge of prescribing standards and medication management.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Competence in using electronic prescribing systems.

Confidentiality:
All patient and organisational information is strictly confidential and must be handled according to practice policies.

Equality & Diversity:
The role supports the organisation’s commitment to equality, diversity and the rights of patients and staff.

Information on pay and benefits is not provided in the description; please contact recruitment for further details.