Job Description

About Us

We are a progressive, patient-focused primary care organisation serving

38,000 patients

across multiple Medway sites. You'll join a supportive

Pharmacy Team

led by a

Senior Pharmacist

, working alongside

an experienced Pharmacy Technician for peer support

, and backed by a central

Prescribing Hub

that manages repeat prescribing at scale.

The Role

We're seeking a detail-driven

Pharmacy Technician

to support us in medicines safety, quality, and access. You'll work closely with Clinical Pharmacists, Senior PT, GPs, nurses, and the Prescribing Hub--and you'll have opportunities to support our

Same Day Assessment Hub (SDAC) team

(e.g., medication histories, prescription queries under supervision).

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Management & Access

Medicines reconciliation

(post-discharge/clinic letters) and liaison with community pharmacies Handle prescription

queries

, synchronise meds, and support

formulary/switch

projects Maintain accurate

medication records

, allergies, and EPS repeat templates

Governance, Safety & Quality

CQC search support

: run/validate CQC searches, collate evidence, and assist with audit/action plans

Monitor national medication & patient safety alerts

(e.g., MHRA/NHSE alerts via CAS), notify surgeries, track actions, and ensure timely completion and sign-off

Work to shared care protocols

: agree clear task boundaries and escalation routes with Clinical Pharmacists before starting activity Contribute to

antimicrobial stewardship

: audits, prescribing reviews, patient information, and initiatives to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use Assist with

QI projects

, recalls, and medicines safety improvements across the practice

About You

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

(essential) Primary care, community, or hospital experience (primary care desirable) Accurate, organised, and confident communicator; solution-focused Comfortable using

NHS systems/EPS

and working to SOPs and protocols

Full driving licence

and willingness to work across sites

ACT/ACPT

accreditation and CPPE/NHSE primary care training (desirable)

What We Offer

Competitive salary

(DOE) Flexible

part-time

working pattern Peer support from an

experienced Pharmacy Technician

plus

Senior Pharmacist leadership

Prescribing Hub infrastructure to streamline workflow Exposure to innovative models of care, including

SDAC

Funded CPD opportunities and career development

NHS Pension

and staff benefits

Location:

Medway (multi-site practice -

driving essential

)

How to Apply

Send your

CV

and

covering letter

to our HR office:

kmicb.hr.maritimehealth@nhs.net

For an

informal discussion

or to

arrange a visit

, contact

Sharon Hogarth, Managing Partner

.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Medway ME2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Primary Care: 1 year (preferred) Pharmacy Technician: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person