Job Description

About New Forest PCN

New Forest PCN is a forward-thinking and well-established Primary Care Network in Southwest Hampshire, bringing together a group of innovative practices with a strong ethos of collaborative working.

New Forest Primary Care Network is based in Lymington and involves the following GP Surgeries:

Wistaria and Milford Surgeries Chawton House Surgery Lyndhurst Surgery New Forest Medical Group
We are passionate about proactive, patient-centred care and continually invest in our workforce to improve health outcomes across our population. As part of our growing team, we are looking to recruit a

Pharmacy Technician

on a

fixed-term basis

to support our medicines optimisation and prescribing efficiency workstreams.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified

Pharmacy Technician

to join our PCN team for a

6-12 month period (which may lead to a permanent role)

, providing essential support for medicines optimisation, repeat prescription processes, and clinical audits across our practices.

You'll work closely with our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, and administrative teams to help ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the PCN. This role will suit someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Support the repeat prescribing process, ensuring medication reviews are up-to-date and safe Conduct medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge Assist in audits and reviews of high-risk drugs, polypharmacy, and prescribing indicators (e.g. QOF, IIF) Provide support in reducing waste, improving cost-effectiveness, and promoting best practice in prescribing Offer advice and guidance to patients around medication queries (non-clinical) Liaise with community pharmacies to ensure continuity of care Input into the development of prescribing and medicines management protocols Work across multiple practices as needed, with some flexibility for remote admin work

Requirements

Qualifications & Training

GPhC-registered

Pharmacy Technician

- essential Completion of

CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

or willingness to enrol Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Experience in a community, hospital, or primary care setting Familiarity with general practice workflows and repeat prescription systems desirable Working knowledge of SystmOne or EMIS (training can be provided)

Skills & Attributes

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Highly organised with good attention to detail Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team A patient-centred approach with a commitment to safety and quality

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

If you're a pharmacy technician with a passion for improving patient care and medicines safety, and you're available for a fixed-term role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by 20th January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6-12 months

Pay: 29,067.00-33,612.28 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person