Pharmacy Technician
Collingwood Health Group
North Shields, NE29 0SF · North Shields, NE29 0DZ · NORTH SHIELDS, NE29 0SF · North Shields, NE29 8EA
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Collingwood Health Group. 30 hours per week but FT would be c...
Document processing - Safe and
effective medication processing from clinical documents, reconciling
medications post-discharge and ensuring accurate clinical records.
Repeat prescriptions -Work alongside
pharmacy administrative team to ensure the processing and authorisation of
repeat prescription requests falls in line with practice protocols and clinical
guidelines
Medication safety - Identify and
resolve medication related issues, ensure compliance with national and local
prescribing
Patient Education - Provide advice on
medication use, side effects and adherence to treatment plans
Support Prescribers - work with
clinical team to improve prescribing quality and manage high-risk medications
Data and Reporting - Assist with
prescribing audits, data collection and reporting for quality improvement
initiatives.
The role focuses on supporting medicines management by acting as a liaison between general practice and community pharmacies, resolving or escalating medication-related issues. It involves communicating with patients and healthcare teams, supporting audits and reporting, contributing to policy development, and performing clinical duties under supervision. Tasks include medication reviews, reconciliation post-discharge, checking for interactions, supporting deprescribing, and ensuring adherence to guidelines. The role also includes mentoring junior staff, handling medication incidents, and using systems like SystmOne for data management.
Collingwood Health Group is a well-established
and progressive general practice serving a patient population of approximately
24,500 patients across four locations. As a large, multi-site practice, we are
committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our organisational structure is consists of a dedicated team
of 9 General Practitioner (GP) Partners, supported by Salaried GPs, Advanced
Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Paramedic Practitioners, Physician
Associate, Nursing Associate and Healthcare Assistants. In
addition, we benefit from the expertise of an integrated pharmacy team,
including Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, who play a vital role
in supporting safe and effective prescribing and medication management.
This comprehensive clinical workforce is supported by a
highly skilled, efficient, and well-coordinated administrative team, ensuring
the smooth and effective operation of all aspects of the practice. Together,
our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing exemplary care and
continuously improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification, plus specialist training and experience equivalent to degree level (or equivalent level of knowledge and / or experience)
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with S1 clinical system
- Previous relevant experience working in either a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy setting.
- Previous experience of managing/supervising staff
- Knowledge of the operation of pharmacy services
- Audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite, positive, well organised and optimistic
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Initiative and judgement (knowing when to ask for help)
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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