Pharmacy Technician

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Practice Pharmacists and GPs, supporting medicines management and prescribing across the practice.

Technician will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality

medicines management and prescribing processes within the practice. Working

within their scope of competence and under the supervision of the Practice

Pharmacists and GPs, the post holder will undertake medicines reconciliation,

support medication monitoring and recall activity, process prescription

requests in accordance with agreed protocols, respond to medicines-related

queries and contribute to patient safety, audit and quality improvement. The

post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, care

coordinators, administrative teams, community pharmacies, and wider healthcare

services.

Support medication reviews and associated

follow-up in line with practice protocols, national guidance and professional

scope of competence.

Undertake medicines reconciliation following

hospital discharge and outpatient appointments.

Process prescription requests within agreed

practice protocols.

Support medication monitoring and recall

systems.

Identify patients requiring medication

review, monitoring, or follow-up, and ensure appropriate action is taken.

Support safe, evidence-based, and

cost-effective prescribing.

Clinical and Administrative Support Liaise with community pharmacies, secondary

care providers, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication

queries.

Support the review and implementation of

prescribing alerts, medicines safety updates, and medicine-related audits.

Support the management of high-risk medicines

and associated monitoring requirements.

Contribute to clinical audits and quality

improvement projects relating to prescribing and medicines management.

Respond to medicines-related patient queries

and provide information or advice within competence, escalating to a Practice

Pharmacist or GP where required.

Patient Care and Medicines Support Support patients to understand their

medicines and treatment plans.

Promote medication adherence and help

identify barriers to effective treatment.

Provide appropriate medicines information and

signposting within professional competence.

Identify opportunities to improve patient

safety and medicines optimisation.

Recognise and escalate clinical concerns

appropriately to a Practice Pharmacist or GP.

Governance, Quality and Service Development Maintain accurate, complete, and

contemporaneous clinical records.

Work in accordance with practice policies,

NHS guidance, information governance requirements, and relevant professional

standards.

Support data quality initiatives relating to

prescribing and medication monitoring.

Contribute to the development and review of

medicines management protocols and practice processes.

Participate in practice meetings, training, supervision,

and continuing professional development.

Identify opportunities for service

improvement and contribute to the implementation of change.

Responsibilities Maintain active GPhC registration and work in

accordance with relevant professional standards.

Work within own level of competence and seek

support or escalate concerns where required.

Maintain confidentiality, information

governance standards, and accurate patient records.

Comply with safeguarding, infection

prevention and control, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures.

Participate in appraisal, supervision,

mandatory training, and continuing professional development.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and

respectful care for patients and colleagues.

Contribute to a positive, supportive, and

collaborative practice culture.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and will be committed to improving the safe and effective use of medicines across the practice.

They will be adaptable, solution-focused and keen to contribute to ongoing service development as primary care continues to evolve.

Overdale Medical Practice is a well-established and highly regarded Derbyshire practice providing care for a diverse patient population. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care while fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff.

We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and developing services that meet the changing needs of our patients. Our team values collaboration, kindness and professional development, creating an environment where staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF INTERVIEWS WILL BE THE AFTERNOON OF 10TH NOVEMBER 2026

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