• Job Description

  Req#: E0462-25-0015?language=en&page=842&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientedPharmacy Technicianto join our multidisciplinary team at Spirit Primary Care. Working under the supervision of clinical pharmacists and GPs, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, effective, and efficient prescribing and medicines management within the practice.

  This is an excellent opportunity to work in a patient-facing, primary care environment, contributing to the optimisation of medicines use, supporting medication safety initiatives, and improving outcomes for patients.

  This role will be based across our Leicestershire practices with travel expected to sites.

  Main duties of the job

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the repeat prescription process, including reviewing medication requests and liaising with patients, prescribers, and community pharmacies.
  • Perform medication reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or care transitions.
  • Manage and maintain accurate medication records and ensure patient medication lists are up to date.
  • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of prescribing protocols, formulary adherence, and cost-effective prescribing initiatives.
  • Provide advice to patients on the safe use of their medicines (within the scope of competence).
  • Support clinical audits and contribute to the development and delivery of quality improvement projects.
  • Assist in training and supporting other members of the practice team on medicines management issues.
  • Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and other health and social care providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Support the development and review of practice policies related to medicines and prescribing.
  • Work in accordance with national guidelines (e.g., NICE), local policies, and CQC standards.

  About us

  Here at Spirit Primary Care we continue to transform and revolutionise the way that we deliver Primary Care services. With a focus on collaboration across practices, the development of more effective triage services and the increased use of new technology, we continue to improve the experience of Primary Care for both staff and patients.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Competitive

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  E0462-25-0015

  Job locations

  Beaumont Leys Health Centre

  1 Little Wood Close

  Leicester

  LE4 0UZ

  
  

  Asquith Surgery

  693 Welford Road

  Leicester

  LE2 6FQ

  
  

  Rushey Mead Health Centre

  8 Lockerbie Walk

  Leicester

  LE4 7ZX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the repeat prescription process, including reviewing medication requests and liaising with patients, prescribers, and community pharmacies.
  • Perform medication reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or care transitions.
  • Manage and maintain accurate medication records and ensure patient medication lists are up to date.
  • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of prescribing protocols, formulary adherence, and cost-effective prescribing initiatives.
  • Provide advice to patients on the safe use of their medicines (within the scope of competence).
  • Support clinical audits and contribute to the development and delivery of quality improvement projects.
  • Assist in training and supporting other members of the practice team on medicines management issues.
  • Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and other health and social care providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Support the development and review of practice policies related to medicines and prescribing.
  • Work in accordance with national guidelines (e.g., NICE), local policies, and CQC standards.

  Person Specification:

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting (community, hospital, or primary care)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • Competence in using clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, or similar)

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the repeat prescription process, including reviewing medication requests and liaising with patients, prescribers, and community pharmacies.
  • Perform medication reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or care transitions.
  • Manage and maintain accurate medication records and ensure patient medication lists are up to date.
  • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of prescribing protocols, formulary adherence, and cost-effective prescribing initiatives.
  • Provide advice to patients on the safe use of their medicines (within the scope of competence).
  • Support clinical audits and contribute to the development and delivery of quality improvement projects.
  • Assist in training and supporting other members of the practice team on medicines management issues.
  • Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and other health and social care providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Support the development and review of practice policies related to medicines and prescribing.
  • Work in accordance with national guidelines (e.g., NICE), local policies, and CQC standards.

  Person Specification:

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting (community, hospital, or primary care)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • Competence in using clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, or similar)

  Person Specification

  Relevant skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • Competence in using clinical IT systems e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, or similar

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting (community, hospital, or primary care)
  • Knowledge of medicines optimisation and NHS prescribing systems

  Desirable

  • Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
  • Experience with quality improvement projects or audits

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council - GPhC

  Desirable

  • Accredited checking technician qualification

  Person Specification

  Relevant skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • Competence in using clinical IT systems e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, or similar

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting (community, hospital, or primary care)
  • Knowledge of medicines optimisation and NHS prescribing systems

  Desirable

  • Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
  • Experience with quality improvement projects or audits

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council - GPhC

  Desirable

  • Accredited checking technician qualification

  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

  Spirit Primary Care Limited

  Address

  Beaumont Leys Health Centre

  1 Little Wood Close

  Leicester

  LE4 0UZ

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Spirit Primary Care Limited

  Address

  Beaumont Leys Health Centre

  1 Little Wood Close

  Leicester

  LE4 0UZ

• 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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