• Job Description

  Req#: A0646-25-0007?language=en&page=418&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician (Full or Part time) to work with our friendly and supportive team at Newton Place Surgery.

  This position requires working evenings and other cover when needed as our Surgery is open weekdays 8am to 6.30pm.

  The successful applicant will be working alongside a prescription team and clinical staff in general practice. Please see job description for full details.

  We may carry out psychometric testing on shortlisted candidates.

  A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out as part of our recruitment procedures and also regularly during employment. The responsibility for payment of this lies with the Practice.

  It is a requirement that safeguarding training will remain up to date and the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice will be adhered to during employment.

  Checks will be carried out for those who have lived or worked outside of the UK for more than 3 months in the last 5 years.

  Faversham Medical Group is committed to equality of opportunity and compliance under The Equality Act 2010. Please let us know if you have any reasonable adjustments required to support your application process.

  The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

  Main duties of the job

  To support the PCN Practice at the above locations to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing efficiency, medicines optimisation, medication enquiries triage and maximising patient outcomes.

  The role will also include training and development of practice based prescribing co-ordinators and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within general practice, especially with relation to repeat prescribing systems and processes.

  About us

  Faversham Medical Group consists of 2 GP surgeries; Faversham Medical Practice and Newton Place Surgery. We also run an Urgent Treatment Centre based at Faversham Health Centre.

  We are a friendly and supportive team.

  Faversham is a beautiful, historic market town. It is close to the vibrant city of Canterbury; just 60 miles from London and yet within easy reach of attractive coastline areas and beaches.

  Details

  Date posted

  26 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  A0646-25-0007

  Job locations

  Newton Place Surgery

  Newton Road

  Faversham

  Kent

  ME13 8FH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Partners/Business Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

  • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
  • To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
  • Working with the Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
  • To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • To participate in medication audits.
  • To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the Medicines Management Team at the NHS Kent and Medway ICB.
  • To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
  • To support the PCN Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
  • To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
  • To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
  • To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.
  • To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Partners/Business Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

  • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.
  • To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
  • Working with the Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.
  • To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • To participate in medication audits.
  • To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the Medicines Management Team at the NHS Kent and Medway ICB.
  • To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
  • To support the PCN Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
  • To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.
  • To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
  • To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate.
  • To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of two years experience as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy.
  • Practical experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel in order to create letter templates and input data into spreadsheets.
  • Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
  • Completion of, or enrolment on the Clinical Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technician in general practice education pathway.
  • Experience of dealing with the general public both face to face and over the phone.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Essential (Other)

  Essential

  • Ability to work core hours with flexibility to cover additional hours when needed.
  • Self-Motivation
  • Adaptable
  • Understands is required to travel independently to other Practices in the PCN to work when required, and to attend meetings etc.

  Desirable

  • Full Driving Licence
  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician with relevant qualifications
  • Evidence of continued professional development

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • An up to date knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics and current legalisation.
  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff and patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good numeracy skills e.g. the ability to calculate quantities/doses of medicines, understand and re-sync medicines and batch prescriptions
  • An ability to use initiative and problem solving skills.
  • Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
  • Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines
  • Good IT skills
  • Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
  • Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/ motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations /agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
  • Excellent attention to detail skills
  • Willingness to accept additional responsibilities

  Desirable

  • Able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
  • Awareness of the CQC requirements for general practice
  • Previous experience with EMIS and Docman
  • Knowledge of motivational techniques

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of two years experience as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy.
  • Practical experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel in order to create letter templates and input data into spreadsheets.
  • Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
  • Completion of, or enrolment on the Clinical Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technician in general practice education pathway.
  • Experience of dealing with the general public both face to face and over the phone.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Essential (Other)

  Essential

  • Ability to work core hours with flexibility to cover additional hours when needed.
  • Self-Motivation
  • Adaptable
  • Understands is required to travel independently to other Practices in the PCN to work when required, and to attend meetings etc.

  Desirable

  • Full Driving Licence
  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician with relevant qualifications
  • Evidence of continued professional development

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • An up to date knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics and current legalisation.
  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff and patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good numeracy skills e.g. the ability to calculate quantities/doses of medicines, understand and re-sync medicines and batch prescriptions
  • An ability to use initiative and problem solving skills.
  • Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
  • Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines
  • Good IT skills
  • Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
  • Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/ motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations /agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
  • Excellent attention to detail skills
  • Willingness to accept additional responsibilities

  Desirable

  • Able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
  • Awareness of the CQC requirements for general practice
  • Previous experience with EMIS and Docman
  • Knowledge of motivational techniques

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Faversham Medical Practice

  Address

  Newton Place Surgery

  Newton Road

  Faversham

  Kent

  ME13 8FH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.favershammedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Faversham Medical Practice

  Address

  Newton Place Surgery

  Newton Road

  Faversham

  Kent

  ME13 8FH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.favershammedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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