Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care Network (PCN) team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the national transformation program in General Practice, developing a new model of care that supports safe, effective, and person-centered medicines management.
You will work closely with clinical pharmacists, GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve prescribing quality, promote medicines optimisation, and support patients in getting the best outcomes from their medicines.
The post holder will play a key role in enhancing repeat prescribing systems, minimising medicines waste and ensuring best practice in line with NICE guidance and national initiatives. Youll also help to embed safe, cost-effective prescribing and contribute to local and national quality improvement frameworks such as QOF and IIF.
This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, with access to appropriate clinical supervision, training, and support to develop your skills within primary care.
Main duties of the job
Help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.
Support effective medicines use through patient-facing and supporting roles, including medicines reconciliation and reviews.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, efficient, and evidence-based prescribing.
Assist in implementing and maintaining medicines for optimisation processes, repeat prescribing protocols, and electronic prescribing systems.
Provide guidance to staff on the legal and safe handling of medicines, promoting good practice and adherence to policy.
Help deliver national and local prescribing priorities, including antimicrobial stewardship, respiratory care indicators, and medicines for waste reduction.
Liaise with community and hospital pharmacies to ensure seamless patient care during transfers.
Support quality improvement activities across the PCN, contributing to QIPP, QOF, and enhanced service targets.
Participate in professional development and training, maintaining registration with the GPhC and CPD standards.
About us
Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network is an NHS collaboration between 2 GP Practices - Wellington Medical Centre and Lister House Partnership. Our surgery teams are working closely with each other, enjoying the ability to share expertise and resources, to develop new services. As an approved PCN Learning Organisation there is a focus on creating a learning culture and enabling both learners and educators to thrive.
Our vision is to continue to improve the quality of care that we provide in alignment with the need of our patient population. Because we are part of a PCN, we are able to take advantage of additional staff roles that are now available to support all of our patients. These additional roles help us to provide the right care at the right time, from the right professional.
Details
Date posted
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
15 to 17 an hour In line with ARRS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0037-25-0038
Job locations
Wellington Medical Centre
Mantle Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8BD
Lister House Surgery
Croft Way
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2BF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Pharmacy Technician job description and person specification for a full breakdown of duties. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Pharmacy Technician job description and person specification for a full breakdown of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria 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).
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities, and challenges.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft office packages.
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
• Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems.
• Understand the aims of current healthcare policy within the PCN.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria 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).
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities, and challenges.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft office packages.
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
• Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems.
• Understand the aims of current healthcare policy within the PCN.

Skills Required