Job Description

Pharmacy Technician - Saxonbrook Medical

Location:

Maidenbower Square, Crawley, West Sussex

Salary:

Highly competitive, pro rata

Hours:

Part or Full-time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Make a Difference Every Day

At

Saxonbrook Medical Centre

, we believe great care starts with great teams. Our 20,000-patient practice operates across two welcoming sites, with a multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nurses and Healthcare Assistants; all working together to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

As a

Pharmacy Technician

, you'll play a vital role supporting our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and wider team to improve medicines safety, optimise prescribing, and ensure patients get the best out of their treatment.

Your Role

In this varied role, you will:

Support the

repeat prescribing process

, including reviewing medication requests and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.

Assist with

medicines reconciliation

, especially after hospital discharge, to ensure continuity of care.

Be a key point of contact for patients with queries about their prescriptions and medication use.

Support the

implementation of local and national prescribing guidelines

, formulary updates and safety alerts.

Contribute to

audits, quality improvement projects and data collection

to enhance prescribing safety and practice performance.

Help deliver

patient education and medicines optimisation initiatives

, supporting individuals to manage their own health more confidently.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a proactive, supportive team with strong clinical leadership and a clear focus on developing your skills and career.

What You'll Need

Registration as a

Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

.

Relevant experience in primary care, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.

Good working knowledge of medicines management processes.

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care Network setting.

Understanding of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your development encouraged:

?

NHS Pension Scheme

?

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

?

Dedicated study leave and funded CPD

?

Employee assistance programme and wellness resources

? A friendly team committed to quality improvement, innovation and professional growth

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about improving medicines use and supporting patients to get the most out of their care, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or arrange an informal chat

, please contact sarah.harris27@nhs.net

Join Saxonbrook Medical Centre and help us deliver safe, effective and person-centred pharmacy services that make a real impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person