Job Description

The PCN Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and as an integrated part of the primary care team to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. The role will contribute to successful clinical management of patients and is shared across the PCN.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibility of a PCN Pharmacy Technician is to ensure there is a centralised, safe and effective medicines optimisation process across PCN practices including:
1. Repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing processes:
a. Implement PCN repeat prescription process: repeat interval for LTC and CD, read code for AMBER 3 and enter hospital only drug
b. Agree process for appliance requests e.g. stoma, continence, dressings and ACBS products
c. Electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) champion: support staff training and work with community pharmacy
2. Patient safety:
a. Run searches and action MHRA CAS alerts
b. Support patient queries related to medicines
c. Refer complex medicines queries to pharmacist/nurse/GP
3. Quality improvement projects and clinical audits:
a. Identify patients suitable for virtual clinics to support QIPP implementation
b. Identify patients who have not been issued anticoagulant/lithium/steroid/antiplatelet cards and ensure read code into the notes
4. Health Innovation Network (HIN) Project e.g. BP@home, lipid management
a. Identify patients and risk stratify using UCLP search templates on EMIS
b. Contact patients for up to date home BP if available
About us
Greenwich PCN Alliance is formed of 4 PCNs across Greenwich, Blackheath and Charlton PCN, Eltham PCN, Heritage PCN and Unity PCN. A successful candidate will be allocated to one PCN and will work across that PCN only. At Greenwich PCN Alliance we are committed to the development of ARRS roles
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience From 35,763
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
U0064-25-0017
Job locations
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Memorial Hospital
London
SE18 3RG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCN Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and as an integrated part of the primary care team to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. The role will contribute to successful clinical management of patients and is shared across the PCN.
The key responsibility of a PCN Pharmacy Technician is to ensure there is a centralised, safe and effective medicines optimisation process across PCN practices including:
1. Repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing processes:
a. Implement PCN repeat prescription process: repeat interval for LTC and CD, read code for AMBER 3 and enter hospital only drug
b. Agree process for appliance requests e.g. stoma, continence, dressings and ACBS products
c. Electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) champion: support staff training and work with community pharmacy
2. Patient safety:
a. Run searches and action MHRA CAS alerts
b. Support patient queries related to medicines
c. Refer complex medicines queries to pharmacist/nurse/GP
3. Quality improvement projects and clinical audits:
a. Identify patients suitable for virtual clinics to support QIPP implementation
b. Identify patients who have not been issued anticoagulant/lithium/steroid/antiplatelet cards and ensure read code into the notes
4. Health Innovation Network (HIN) Project e.g. BP@home, lipid management
a. Identify patients and risk stratify using UCLP search templates on EMIS
b. Contact patients for up to date home BP if available Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCN Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and as an integrated part of the primary care team to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. The role will contribute to successful clinical management of patients and is shared across the PCN.
The key responsibility of a PCN Pharmacy Technician is to ensure there is a centralised, safe and effective medicines optimisation process across PCN practices including:
1. Repeat prescribing and repeat dispensing processes:
a. Implement PCN repeat prescription process: repeat interval for LTC and CD, read code for AMBER 3 and enter hospital only drug
b. Agree process for appliance requests e.g. stoma, continence, dressings and ACBS products
c. Electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) champion: support staff training and work with community pharmacy
2. Patient safety:
a. Run searches and action MHRA CAS alerts
b. Support patient queries related to medicines
c. Refer complex medicines queries to pharmacist/nurse/GP
3. Quality improvement projects and clinical audits:
a. Identify patients suitable for virtual clinics to support QIPP implementation
b. Identify patients who have not been issued anticoagulant/lithium/steroid/antiplatelet cards and ensure read code into the notes
4. Health Innovation Network (HIN) Project e.g. BP@home, lipid management
a. Identify patients and risk stratify using UCLP search templates on EMIS
b. Contact patients for up to date home BP if available
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Understanding of the audit process
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
• Full Driving License

Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)

Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Understanding of the audit process
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
• Full Driving License

Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmacy services (or equivalent)

Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Skills Required