Job Description

The Southend East PCN is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. Our Pharmacy team is made up of a lead pharmacist, a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and training pharmacy technicians. We are looking for a qualified pharmacy technician who will take a lead role in training and developing the trainees, along with supporting the operations manager with clinical administration.
Main duties of the job

• To support the management and development of the prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective, and quality prescribing within member practices in the network.
• To work closely with the PCN Clinical Pharmacist for prescribing on individual prescribing projects or audits.
• To develop strong working relationships with local community pharmacies to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.
• To act as lead contact for any complex prescribing queries on behalf of the network.

About us
Southend East PCN is located at Norton Place in Shoebury, along Ness Road. We have our own PCN building which is extremely active and is in use by our 5 member practices in the local area. We cover approx 37,000 patients and offer a range of appointments from our wide range of staff, fully utilising the ARRS budget. Our team consists of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, health trainers, paramedics, physiotherapists and assistant practitioners. We have 2 clinical directors who are partners in two local surgeries, and an operations manager to provide support wherever needed. We have a strong digital presence and have employed a Digital Transformational Lead, to help our PCN network with other businesses and mature over time.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
30,000 to 32,700 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A5506-25-0019
Job locations
Norton Place
Ness Road
Southend-on-sea
SS39DL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose

• To support the management and development of the prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective, and quality prescribing within member practices in the network.
• To work closely with the PCN Clinical Pharmacist for prescribing on individual prescribing projects or audits.
• To develop strong working relationships with local community pharmacies to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.
• To act as lead contact for any complex prescribing queries on behalf of the network.
• Assist with the training of new pharmacy staff (Pharmacy technicians)
• Help the member surgeries with their CQC measures and PCN driven targets (IIF)
• To support the Operations Manager with clinical administration

For more information please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice Previous relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Portfolio evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development
• Experience of delegation and supervision
• Experience of working flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of having to prioritise caseload/manage own time effectively
• Experience of managing change and conflict situations

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / BTECH in pharmacy services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification

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.
This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. The role is likely to evolve to meet the changing needs of the service. Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose

• To support the management and development of the prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective, and quality prescribing within member practices in the network.
• To work closely with the PCN Clinical Pharmacist for prescribing on individual prescribing projects or audits.
• To develop strong working relationships with local community pharmacies to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.
• To act as lead contact for any complex prescribing queries on behalf of the network.
• Assist with the training of new pharmacy staff (Pharmacy technicians)
• Help the member surgeries with their CQC measures and PCN driven targets (IIF)
• To support the Operations Manager with clinical administration

For more information please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice Previous relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Portfolio evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development
• Experience of delegation and supervision
• Experience of working flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of having to prioritise caseload/manage own time effectively
• Experience of managing change and conflict situations

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / BTECH in pharmacy services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification

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.
This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. The role is likely to evolve to meet the changing needs of the service.
Person Specification
ARRS Requirements
Essential

• Where a PCN employs or engages a Pharmacy Technician under the
• Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, the PCN must ensure that the
• Pharmacy Technician:
• a. is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
• b. meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by
• the GPhC criteria76 to register as a Pharmacy Technician;
• c. enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway.
• For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
• or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) or courses approved
• by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the
• requirements of the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency
• Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians; and
• d. is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective
• and efficient use of medicines

Person Specification
ARRS Requirements
Essential

• Where a PCN employs or engages a Pharmacy Technician under the
• Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, the PCN must ensure that the
• Pharmacy Technician:
• a. is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
• b. meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by
• the GPhC criteria76 to register as a Pharmacy Technician;
• c. enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway.
• For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
• or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) or courses approved
• by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the
• requirements of the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency
• Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians; and
• d. is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective
• and efficient use of medicines

Skills Required