Job Description

We are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), who is eager to advance their career in a dynamic, innovative and supportive setting. You will be joining a diverse and welcoming team of healthcare professionals, dedicated to delivering care that is not only efficient but truly focused on the patient.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and with excellent communication skills, with the drive and determination to positively impact patient care. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in our multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, Nurses, Prescription Clerks and Administrative staff to ensure safe, effective and efficient medicines management.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in primary care and grow professionally within a collaborative environment.
There maybe the opportunity to do a day working from home once all training is completed and probabtion period has been completed successfully
We are looking for someone to work 25 to 30 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in medicines management
Support patients to get the best from their medicines through effective medicines reconciliation after discharge and on other transfers of care (eg new patient registrations)
Liaise with clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries
Encourage safe, cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with the BNSSG formulary, and local and national guidelines
Ensure all medication monitoring systems and protocols are consistently run and utilised appropriately (e.g. high-risk drugs) Participate in different practice and PCN meetings to engage and promote best practice
Undertake learning and development of the required knowledge and skills for the practice-based work
Carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post, as the priorities of the service change
About us
East Trees Health Centre is looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly Pharmacy Team which includes three Clinical Pharmacists, one Pharmacy Technician and three Prescription Clerks. East Trees Health Centre serves a very multi-cultural community of about 16,000 residents.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience on request
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
A4134-25-0011
Job locations
100A Fishponds Road
Bristol
Avon
BS5 6SA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in medicines management
Support patients to get the best from their medicines through effective medicines reconciliation after discharge and on other transfers of care (eg new patient registrations)
Liaise with clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries
Encourage safe, cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with the BNSSG formulary, and local and national guidelines
Ensure all medication monitoring systems and protocols are consistently run and utilised appropriately (e.g. high-risk drugs) Participate in different practice and PCN meetings to engage and promote best practice
Undertake learning and development of the required knowledge and skills for the practice-based work
Carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post, as the priorities of the service change Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in medicines management
Support patients to get the best from their medicines through effective medicines reconciliation after discharge and on other transfers of care (eg new patient registrations)
Liaise with clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries
Encourage safe, cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with the BNSSG formulary, and local and national guidelines
Ensure all medication monitoring systems and protocols are consistently run and utilised appropriately (e.g. high-risk drugs) Participate in different practice and PCN meetings to engage and promote best practice
Undertake learning and development of the required knowledge and skills for the practice-based work
Carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post, as the priorities of the service change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Registration
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (essential)
• Qualifications
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences (essential)
• Post graduate diploma or equivalent training/experience (desirable). Examples: e.g. CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway; FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified and registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Some clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
• Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to make informed clinical decisions and maintain accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience, and the ability to write accurately and concisely.
• Has attention to detail, identifying errors quickly and easily
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems
• Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to both patients and healthcare professionals
• Understands the importance of medicines optimisation
• Recognises priorities during problem solving, and when to escalate to a relevant member of staff, as appropriate
• Able to effectively manage allocated resources
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others
• Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• With good adaptability and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• With continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Registration
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (essential)
• Qualifications
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences (essential)
• Post graduate diploma or equivalent training/experience (desirable). Examples: e.g. CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway; FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified and registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Some clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
• Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to make informed clinical decisions and maintain accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience, and the ability to write accurately and concisely.
• Has attention to detail, identifying errors quickly and easily
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems
• Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to both patients and healthcare professionals
• Understands the importance of medicines optimisation
• Recognises priorities during problem solving, and when to escalate to a relevant member of staff, as appropriate
• Able to effectively manage allocated resources
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others
• Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• With good adaptability and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• With continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work

Skills Required