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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

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

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Collingwood Health Group

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