Job Description

Located in the picturesque market town Uppingham, situated just off the A47 Uppingham Surgery is seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician, supporting our practice team and our 12,500 registered patients alongside our wider Rutland Health PCN colleagues.

What the role involves:

Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions. Responding to patients' questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to clinical pharmacist team. Participating in patient reviews and updating of patient records via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in nursing and residential care homes. Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions. Participating in medication audits and prescribing monitoring. Providing advice and information to GPs, staff and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients. Assisting in the monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and the preparation of evidence-based resources and information that support cost-effective prescribing. Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements

Requirements

Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification Proficient in medication administration and pharmaceutical terminology IT skills including Microsoft Office (Knowledge of SystmOne would be advantageous however full training is provided) Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Strong patient care skills with a compassionate approach Positive and proactive approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure Experience of working in a team and using your own initiative Ability to abide by strict confidentiality and information governance compliance and the responsibility this brings
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,147.00-30,956.00 per year

Benefits:

Free flu jabs On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Pharmacy: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025