Pharmacy Technician

Job summary Job Summery Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is an innovative programme aimed at transforming care delivery to achieve person-centred, coordinated services across Practices. Aligned with national policy, including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View, this model enhances the role of pharmacy in primary care. It focuses on proactive patient support to promote safety, reduce hospital admissions, and alleviate pressures on general practice, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and more efficient healthcare delivery within the community. Pharmacy technicians are vital members of the PCN multidisciplinary team, working under supervision to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. Unlike clinical pharmacists, they do not prescribe or make clinical decisions but play a key role in improving prescribing practices and patient care. The role involves supporting medication switches in line with approved protocols, enhancing repeat prescribing systems, promoting online ordering and repeat dispensing, and reducing medicine waste. The post holder will also encourage a better understanding of medicines optimisation among practice teams, support NICE guideline implementation, and contribute to national medicines optimisation initiatives and PCN targets. Main duties of the job Responsibilities - Clinical Pharmacy Technicians support Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians by following agreed prescribing protocols. Their duties include processing repeat prescriptions, converting acute to repeat items, managing medication reviews, and reconciling medicines post-discharge. They assist with structured medication reviews, shared care protocols, and audits. Technicians engage in patient consultations, resolve prescribing queries, maintain team communication, and support medicines-related projects, acting as a key point of contact under pharmacist supervision. Technical and Administrative Pharmacy technicians maintain accurate medication records and support pharmacists in analysing prescribing trends per NICE and local guidance. They aid medicines optimisation, reduce waste, promote EPS and eRD, and train staff in safe medicine handling. The role involves attending local meetings, supporting reception teams, and fostering collaboration across care settings. Technicians also help implement national prescribing policies and contribute to QIPP, QOF, and CQC compliance through policy development and review. About us K&W Healthcares primary objective is to support GP Practices and services across the Brent localities of Kingsbury, Willesden and Wembley.Ouraim isto develop quality primary care for patients within Brent and strive for continuous improvement in the delivery of primary healthcare services across our GP practices.K&W Healthcare is a GP-led organisation made up of 27 GP practices serving a registered population of over 220,000 patients. We are committed to improving the care provided to patients, reducing health inequalities and raising the quality and standards of GP practices.You can find out more about our governing body, member practices and how we work with Brent Integrated Care Partnership to provide better outcomes for our patients by clicking the button below. Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £15 to £18 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number U0125-26-0017 Job locations 206 High Road Willesden London NW10 2PB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Specific Responsibilities - Clinical Work with the Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures. Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines. Processing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency. As determined by the PCN, support medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post discharge (or other transfer of care) and synchronizing medicines for patient especially if transferring between care settings, linking with local community pharmacies. Undertake patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. Support the Clinicians and Clinical Pharmacists in Structure Medication Reviews (SMR) i.e. organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR. Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients. To develop and maintain medicines related communication to all Practice staff. To assist with the development and review of medicine audits. Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries. Support with project work/prescribing initiatives/clinical audits under the support of the Pharmacist. Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries. Technical and Administrative To update and maintain accurate pati