Pharmacy Technician

Job summary We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Network. This post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This post will support GP practices to assess and treat patients using your expert knowledge of medicines. 37.5 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday Salary up to £14.21/hr DOE Working across the Network Job Summary: To provide integrated pharmacy care and medicines optimisation services contributing to effective patient care and ensuring avoidable adverse events and hospital admissions are prevented. To liaise with hospital pharmacy teams, GP practices, local community pharmacists, social services, and care agencies to ensure any continuing medicine management issues are addressed and managed throughout the patients care pathway. To provide relevant information to patients/carers and staff on matters relating to medication Liaise with the clinical pharmacist and other members of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide support and solutions. Counsel patients on how to take their medicines and identify any barriers to them taking their medication, referring to a pharmacist as needed. To undertake face to face and person-centred consultations with the emphasis on shared decision making. Our vision is: Be the best provider in healthcare, education and training for our local communities . Main duties of the job A minimum of a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification is required. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential. Previous experience working as a pharmacy technician in a primary care setting is preferred. Experience in dispensing medication, managing stock, and providing patient counselling is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide excellent customer service is crucial. Attention to detail, accuracy in dispensing medication, and proficiency in using pharmacy software systems are also important. A good understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, and best practices in primary care settings is required. Knowledge of medical terminology, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical calculations is essential.The ideal candidate should be reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently under pressure. A professional and empathetic approach to patient care, along with a commitment to continuous professional development, is important. Additional requirements: Flexibility in working across all sites is essential, Compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations is mandatory. Job Type: Full-time Experience: Pharmacy technician: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person About us South Coast Medical Group is an award-winning NHS Primary Care Home, comprising six GP surgery locations in the Bournemouth general area and serving over 55,000 patients in total. By working at scale, we are better able to promote health and provide for the differing needs of the communities of local people and a balanced workload for our staff. It also enables us to employ a significant multi-disciplinary team including Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics (for pre-assessment screening and home visits) all of whom reduce the clinical workload for GPs. SCMG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Details Date posted 10 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2965-26-0005 Job locations South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery 12-14 Walpole Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4HA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise efficient, safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by supporting all National and Dorset ICS medicines optimisation programmes, improving repeat prescribing processes, promoting ion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk due to medicines and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. Queries - To respond to patient queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate healthcare professional in accordance with practice protocols. Support patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines signposting patients to appropriate services and other healthcare professionals (e.g. community pharmacy, face to face medicines review with the practice pharmacists). To offer practical advice to patients and carers for minor ailments. Processing Repeat Prescriptions To participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions for care