• Job Description

  Req#: A4518-25-0005?language=en&page=676&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Queens Park Medical Centre is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team.

  The post holder will work directly for the practice to support the team and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

  Main duties of the job

  We recognise the value and better need to utilise the role of pharmacy technicians within primary care to help patients stay safe and well out of hospital and are therefore looking to expand on our existing pharmacy team.

  The purpose of this role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will play a pivotal role in helping patients to get the best from their medicines through effective medicines reconciliation after discharge and on other transfers of care, medication use reviews, identification of patients suitable for electronic repeat dispensing, promotion of online ordering, providing assurance of monitoring of high risk drugs, and handling of prescription queries within their areas of competence.

  The role will also include supporting and eventually leading the training and development of practice based prescribing clerks and administrators to improve co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within the practice, especially with relation to repeat prescribing systems and processes.

  The post-holder will also assist the general practice team in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation, and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.

  About us

  We are proud to offer a friendly and welcoming environment providing excellent healthcare to the residents of Stockton-on-Tees.

  We are a large practice with 18,700 patients. We have 10 GPs, 4 Nurse Practitioners, 5 practice nurses, 3 HCAs, a Practice Pharmacist, a team of prescribing clerks, and a superb group of highly committed and enthusiastic administrative and reception staff. We also work closely with our PCN team which includes Social Prescribing Link Workers (some with specialist skills in cancer care and learning disabilities), First Contact Practitioners, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

  We are also a training practice and our GPs are experienced in supporting the PCN pharmacy team and our own practice pharmacist. We would be keen to hear your ideas and support your individual progression within the role.

  The work is fast paced and challenging but rewarding and you will be part of a brilliant team.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  A4518-25-0005

  Job locations

  Farrer Street

  Stockton-on-Tees

  TS18 2AW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Pharmacy Technician will work alongside our prescribing clerks and under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist to:

  · Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines

  · Use and maintain information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes

  · Take a proactive approach towards 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 and within practice protocol, referring to the appropriate clinician when required

  · Liaise with other pharmacy stakeholders e.g. Medicines Optimisation/Community Pharmacy/Hospital Pharmacy/PCN Pharmacy teams

  · Support and eventually deliver training and development to practice based prescribing clerks and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration

  · Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews post-discharge and on other transfers of care, within the remit of practice protocols and growing individual competency

  · Run medication safety audits and highlight patients that require clinical review e.g. in response to MHRA / national patient safety alerts, the local incentive scheme, quality and outcomes framework (QOF) or local updates

  · Help review and contribute to the practice's repeat prescribing and high-risk drug monitoring protocols

  · Undertake medication use reviews and support the pharmacist by identifying patients who need further clinical medication review and assisting where able, e.g. through the provision of patient safety information leaflets, joining on community visits etc.

  · Participate in practice MDT meetings, patient participation groups, and other meetings to promote issues relevant to prescribing and medicines optimisation

  The postholder will also:

  · Be part of a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The postholder must comply with all the requirements of policies regarding this.

  · Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

  · Have or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post and be aware of and comply with the organisation’s safeguarding protection policies and procedures.

  · Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/Infection Prevention and Control

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Pharmacy Technician will work alongside our prescribing clerks and under the supervision of our clinical pharmacist to:

  · Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines

  · Use and maintain information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings, and patient outcomes

  · Take a proactive approach towards 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 and within practice protocol, referring to the appropriate clinician when required

  · Liaise with other pharmacy stakeholders e.g. Medicines Optimisation/Community Pharmacy/Hospital Pharmacy/PCN Pharmacy teams

  · Support and eventually deliver training and development to practice based prescribing clerks and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration

  · Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews post-discharge and on other transfers of care, within the remit of practice protocols and growing individual competency

  · Run medication safety audits and highlight patients that require clinical review e.g. in response to MHRA / national patient safety alerts, the local incentive scheme, quality and outcomes framework (QOF) or local updates

  · Help review and contribute to the practice's repeat prescribing and high-risk drug monitoring protocols

  · Undertake medication use reviews and support the pharmacist by identifying patients who need further clinical medication review and assisting where able, e.g. through the provision of patient safety information leaflets, joining on community visits etc.

  · Participate in practice MDT meetings, patient participation groups, and other meetings to promote issues relevant to prescribing and medicines optimisation

  The postholder will also:

  · Be part of a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The postholder must comply with all the requirements of policies regarding this.

  · Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

  · Have or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post and be aware of and comply with the organisation’s safeguarding protection policies and procedures.

  · Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/Infection Prevention and Control

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician
  • NVQ level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or similar

  Desirable

  • Enrolled in, be qualified from or willing to embark on an approved training pathway, for example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) by CPPE

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work proactively and independently
  • Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft Office Packages

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
  • Experience of working in a general practice setting
  • Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
  • An appreciation of the NHS agenda and the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
  • Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
  • Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation

  Skills and Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work in a busy and sometimes changing environment with demonstratable time keeping and prioritisation skills
  • Able to prioritise own workload, under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
  • Awareness of own personal and professional limitations, and willing to seek advice where necessary
  • Attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
  • Committed to own CPD, with support from employer
  • Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
  • Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
  • Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician
  • NVQ level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or similar

  Desirable

  • Enrolled in, be qualified from or willing to embark on an approved training pathway, for example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) by CPPE

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work proactively and independently
  • Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft Office Packages

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
  • Experience of working in a general practice setting
  • Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
  • An appreciation of the NHS agenda and the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
  • Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
  • Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation

  Skills and Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work in a busy and sometimes changing environment with demonstratable time keeping and prioritisation skills
  • Able to prioritise own workload, under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
  • Awareness of own personal and professional limitations, and willing to seek advice where necessary
  • Attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
  • Committed to own CPD, with support from employer
  • Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
  • Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
  • Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience

  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

  Queens Park Medical Centre

  Address

  Farrer Street

  Stockton-on-Tees

  TS18 2AW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qpmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Queens Park Medical Centre

  Address

  Farrer Street

  Stockton-on-Tees

  TS18 2AW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qpmc.co.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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