Job summary An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Pharmacy Technician working for the PCN within designated GP surgeries. Involving close communication with 3 other Pharmacy Technicians and 4 Pharmacists to provide in-surgery pharmaceutical support and advice. Work will be primarily within named surgeries, whilst working closely with the pharmacy technicians in the rest of the network. Suitable training and support will be provided according to the requirements of the successful candidate. The role will include supporting the Practice workload with prescription requests and queries, medicines optimisation and reconciliation tasks, under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacists. The Pharmacy Technician will have a responsibility to support the Practice Teams with Improving Patient Safety, Clinical Audit and Review and fulfilling reporting requirements relating to clinical improvement plans (CCLIP) and quality outcomes framework (QOF). The role also forms a key role in the wider Network team working to achieve the PCN Direct Enhanced Service (DES) requirements. This role is offered on a full time / part time basis. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work closely with the Network pharmacy team to ensure coordinated and efficient processing of prescription queries. They will support practice staff with any queries regarding the processing of repeat prescriptions including Nursing & Residential Care Home monthly prescriptions and requests. Another aspect of the role is to work alongside clinicians to carry out medicine reconciliations for discharge summaries, clinic letters and other transfers of care information and communication, in line with PCN policy. This is an interesting and varied role, where the Pharmacy Technicians core responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories, to enable more efficient, safe and effective prescribing of medicine. You will be at the forefront of driving this valuable expansion and collaboration of the primary care services across the five practices in the Network The successful candidate would have a strong ethos for team working and experience in primary care or community pharmacy desirable. A commitment to enrol on CPPE PCPEP is essential if not previously completed and support will be given to complete the course. About us Poole Central Primary Care Network is a group of 5 GP Practices in Poole, Dorset, covering a population of approximately 65,000. The practices work cohesively to develop local based services to support the needs of the population we serve. Your work will mainly be based within any one of the 9 GP surgery sites. The Pharmacy Technician role is part of the growing team of pharmacy professionals supporting the Poole Central Primary Care Network (PCN). The PCN recognises that pharmacy technicians will play an important role, complementing our existing clinical pharmacist team. The Team also works collaboratively with community pharmacies, GPs and Practice nurses, Care Homes, and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary Enhanced Care team More information about the PCN can be found at www.poolecentralpcn.nhs.uk Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Equivalent to B4/5 dependent on experience/PCPEP completion Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A4962-25-0018 Job locations 306 Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4JQ Job description Job responsibilities Work closely with the Network Pharmacy team to ensure coordinated and efficient processing of prescription queries. Support the processing of repeat prescriptions including Nursing & Residential Care Home monthly prescriptions and requests together with the admin and pharmacy team. Work alongside clinicians to carry out medicine reconciliations for discharge summaries, clinic letters and other transfers of care information and communication, in line with Practice policy. Support patients to manage their medications, for example; synchronisation of medications, review patients suitability for monitored dosage systems, and setting up electronic repeat dispensing. Ensure consideration is given to patients and their families/carers in every stage of the decision-making process/shared decision-making. Utilise consultation skills to ensure patients use their medicines effectively. Promote cost effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with local formulary, medication optimisation strategy and national guidance Liaise with primary and secondary care colleagues and others to resolve prescribing queries. Update and maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medication records. Job description Job responsibilities Work closely with the Network Pharmacy team to ensure coordinated and efficient processing of prescription queries. Support the processing of repeat prescriptions including Nursing & Residential Care Home monthly prescriptions and requests together with the admin and pharmacy team. Work alongside clinicians to carry out medicine reconciliations for discharge summaries, clinic letters and other transfers of care information and communication, in line with Practice policy. Support patients to manage their medications, for example; synchronisation of medications, review patients suitability for monitored dosage systems, and setting up electronic repeat dispensing. Ensure consideration is given to patients and their families/carers in every stage of the decision-making process/shared decision-making. Utilise consultation skills to ensure patients use their medicines effectively. Promote cost effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with local formulary, medication optimisation strategy and national guidance Liaise with primary and secondary care colleagues and others to resolve prescribing queries. Update and maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medication records. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Desirable Completion of CPPE PCPEP course or currently enrolled on the pathway wiliness to undertake essential Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of the personalised care approach Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Desirable Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality Knowledge of general practice clinical system, SystmOne An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Experience of partnership collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Desirable Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges Vulnerable adults awareness Experience in use of databases, digital technology applications Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Desirable Completion of CPPE PCPEP course or currently enrolled on the pathway wiliness to undertake essential Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of the personalised care approach Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Desirable Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence-based medicine Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality Knowledge of general practice clinical system, SystmOne An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Experience of partnership collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Desirable Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges Vulnerable adults awareness Experience in use of databases, digital technology applications Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services 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 The Adam Practice Address 306 Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4JQ Employer's website https://www.adampractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Adam Practice Address 306 Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4JQ Employer's website https://www.adampractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : 306 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, BH15 4JQ Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom