Pharmacy Technician

Job summary We are looking for a part time Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team at The Arch Medical Practice. This is an important role supporting the safe and effective use of medicines. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical pharmacists, GPs, nurses, and the wider team to support medicines optimisation and improve patient care. The role includes managing repeat prescribing processes, supporting medication reviews, handling medicines queries, and ensuring safe systems are in place for prescribing and monitoring. You will also play a key role in medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, supporting patients with long-term conditions, and helping to identify and resolve medicines-related issues. A strong focus of the role is improving patient safety, supporting adherence, and ensuring patients get the best outcomes from their medicines. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has strong attention to detail, and is confident working in a busy primary care environment. You will have opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to service improvement, and work closely with experienced clinical pharmacists and GPs. We are a supportive training practice where learning and development are encouraged, and staff are valued. You will be supported by the wider pharmacy and clinical team, with opportunities to develop your role within a growing and evolving service. Main duties of the job The Pharmacy Technician will support the clinical pharmacy team and wider practice in delivering safe, effective medicines management. They will play a key role in supporting repeat prescribing systems, ensuring prescriptions are processed accurately and in a timely manner, and helping to maintain safe medicines processes across the practice. They will work closely with pharmacists, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support medicines optimisation activities, including medication reviews, medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, and responding to medicines-related queries from staff and patients. A key part of the role will involve helping to ensure patients receive the most appropriate medicines safely, supporting adherence, and identifying any issues relating to prescribing or supply. The post holder will also contribute to improving systems and processes within the practice to enhance efficiency and patient safety. The role requires good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy primary care environment. The successful candidate will be supported in their development and encouraged to contribute ideas for improving services. This is a varied role with opportunities to work closely with clinical colleagues and be part of a supportive and evolving pharmacy team within the practice and Primary Care Network. About us The Arch Medical Practice is a GP training practice based in Hulme, close to Manchester city centre. We provide primary care services to a diverse and growing patient population and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and accessible care. We are a large multidisciplinary team made up of GPs, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, healthcare assistants, and administrative and reception staff. We work closely together in a supportive and collaborative way, with regular meetings to support communication, continuity, and shared decision-making. As a training practice, we support GP trainees and other learners, and learning and development is part of everyday working life. We also work closely with our Primary Care Network and wider health and social care services to support joined-up patient care. We aim to maintain a friendly and supportive working environment where staff feel valued and listened to. We recognise the pressures of primary care and focus on safe, sustainable working practices alongside good teamwork and open communication. Staff wellbeing is important to us and we offer a range of benefits including free on-site parking, staff yoga sessions, walking group, free fruit and breakfast items, Cycle to Work scheme, standing desks, practice fleeces, and an Employee of the Month scheme. We encourage staff development and provide opportunities for learning, supervision, and progression within a supportive environment. Details Date posted 15 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1545-26-0004 Job locations 175 Royce Road Hulme Manchester M15 5TJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician in delivering health services: a. Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients b. Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing c. Assist in the delivery of m