PCN Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality medicines optimisation, support chronic disease management, and help improve patient careacross the PCN.

Support pharmacists in the delivery of clinical and administrative pharmacy services

Assist with medicines optimisation and long term condition management

Conduct structured medication reviews

Optimise medication based on hospital discharge letters

Answer medication and prescription queries from patients and other healthcare professionals

Support the prescription team in day to day tasks

Support implementation of national policies and guidelines

Contribute to reducing medication wastage

Participate in face to face clinics in competent clinical fields (full training provided)

Receive one to one clinical supervision and support from clinical pharmacists

Takepart in ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Help reduce GP workload through effective pharmacy interventions

Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including CQC, NICE, MHRA, QOF, and PCN DES

Assist with patient education and adherence support for long-term conditions

Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations

Assist with clinical coding and data collection

Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and collaborative care planning

Support medicines reconciliation in patients transitioning between care settings

Victoria Primary Care Network (VPCN) provides care for approximately 50,000 patients across Victoria Medical Practice, Downlands Medical Centre and Vita Healthcare Practices.

The PCN pharmacy team comprises three pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians.

Benefits of Working for Victoria PCN

• 6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary with pay progression linked to training & performance
• Protected and structured CPD & study time
• Development pathways in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, CV disease, respiratory, frailty)
• Access to PCN-wide learning, Regular in-house teaching, clinical supervision and shared learning sessions, peer support and shadowing
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Pharmacy Technician are detailed above.

• Polite and confident
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Occupational Health Clearance

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training programme - Equivalent accredited qualification (CPPE)
• Further education (A Level / Degree)

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to support implementation of policies and procedures
• Ability to appreciate the sensitive nature of work and maintain confidentiality

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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.