Job Description

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician

Location:

The Tutbury Practice GP Surgery, Tutbury, Staffordshire

Salary:

15 per hour

Hours:

Part-time - 20 hours per week (across 4 days, must include Fridays)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Join Our Friendly and Forward-Thinking Practice

The Tutbury Practice

is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive team for

20 hours per week

. The work schedule will be spread across

four weekdays, including Fridays

, with specific hours to be agreed upon during the interview. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established GP surgery dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician at The Tutbury Practice, you will play a vital role in supporting medicines management across the practice. Working alongside our GPs, clinical pharmacist, nurses, and administrative staff, you will contribute to improving patient safety, enhancing repeat prescribing processes, and supporting cost-effective prescribing.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the repeat prescription process, including medication reviews and synchronisation Provide advice on medicines and prescribing queries to patients and colleagues Carry out audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives Assist with the implementation of local and national prescribing guidelines Support the clinical team with medication-related tasks, including reconciliation post-discharge

About You

We are looking for a team player who is organised, adaptable, and motivated to improve patient outcomes.

Essential:

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician Experience working in a community or primary care pharmacy setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong IT skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

Experience working in a GP practice or primary care network Understanding of EMIS or similar clinical systems Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly team environment Opportunities for training and professional development NHS pension scheme Flexible working options

Personal qualities

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

Excellent interpersonal skills

Motivated and proactive

Ability to use initiative and judgement

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure

Confident, assertive and resilient

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.

About us

The Tutbury Practice is a rural GP surgery located in Tutbury, serving patients from nearby areas such as Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton. Our practice has a patient population of 8,545. Our clinical team includes two GP partners, four salaried GPs, a clinical pharmacist, a nurse practitioner, and an experienced nursing team, all supported by a friendly and dedicated admin and reception staff.

We are committed to our core values of reliability, compassion, and patient-centred care. Our team fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we take pride in creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/07/2025