Job Description

St Georges Medical Centre is looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team.
Our Pharmacy Technicians are valued and supported members of the team, and work closely with clinicians and other Pharmacists , helping us continue safe and effective prescribing practice and the obvious benefits that brings to our patients.
Supervision, oversight and support will be offered from a Clinical Pharmacist, and training will be encouraged.
Must be GPHC registered
Main duties of the job
You will have an enthusiasm for patient safety, service development, personal development, and are likely to have experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting.
Good communication and IT skills will be vital, and you will be qualified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
Key tasks include:
Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
About us
St Georges is a successful and thriving medium-sized rural Practice with over 13,000 patients, based in a modern purpose-built building. We are rated as Good with Outstanding features by CQC and rated 5-stars by our patients on NHS Choices. We are committed to excellent patient care, family-friendly working, and staff development.
We are an accredited GP-training Practice, and encouraging learning and development for all our staff is part of our ethos.
We have a strong clinical team of five Practice Nurses, five Nurse Prescribers, and seven GPs, all supported by experienced Healthcare Assistants, administrators, dispensary and management teams.
We are committed to values of being safe, kind and excellent, and have a culture of supporting family-friendly working, and encouraging staff development.
Details
Date posted
14 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2247-26-0001
Job locations
2a Parsons Lane
Littleport
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and other Practice staff to support safe, effective and efficient prescribing within the Practices. Regular tasks include:
Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for detailed information. Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and other Practice staff to support safe, effective and efficient prescribing within the Practices. Regular tasks include:
Direct work with patients, including supporting safe medication use, repeat prescription reconciliations, and leading Level 1 medication reviews.
Liaison with Practice colleagues and partner organisations, including care homes, CCG Medicines Optimisation Teams and local Pharmacies.
Supporting safe systems of working, including leading audits, communicating safety alerts and formulary changes.
Supporting delivery of contract requirements, including DES contract and QOF targets.
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• - Appropriately qualified and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Evidence of further training and qualifications.

Additional requirements
Essential

• - Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• - Satisfactory employment references.
• - Ability to travel easily in the community when required.

Desirable

• - Absence of referee concerns / high numbers of patient complaints.
• - Driver with access to vehicle.

Experience
Essential

• Managing patient medication.
• - Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately.

Desirable

• More than three years experience working within Primary Care.
• - Using the SystmOne clinical system.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• - Appropriately qualified and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Evidence of further training and qualifications.

Additional requirements
Essential

• - Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• - Satisfactory employment references.
• - Ability to travel easily in the community when required.

Desirable

• - Absence of referee concerns / high numbers of patient complaints.
• - Driver with access to vehicle.

Experience
Essential

• Managing patient medication.
• - Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately.

Desirable

• More than three years experience working within Primary Care.
• - Using the SystmOne clinical system.

Skills Required