Pharmacy Technician (GP Surgery) with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
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Job Details
Company: Severnside Medical Practice
Location: Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ
Salary: £15.20-£15.88 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Part-time, Flexible working
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Application Deadline: 07 March 2026
Employer Website: https://www.severnsidemedicalpractice.co.uk
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the practice and wider Primary Care Network (PCN) multidisciplinary team to support medicines optimisation, improve prescribing processes and help patients get the best outcomes from their medicines. The post holder will undertake patient-facing, technical and administrative medicines optimisation tasks, supporting safe, cost-effective prescribing and reducing medicines waste. This role includes supporting repeat prescribing processes, promoting electronic repeat dispensing, supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives across the practice and PCN.
Main Duties of the Job
The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist, GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive high quality, safe and effective care. Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking patient-facing and supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making
- Supporting medicines optimisation including inhaler technique checks, medicines reconciliation and medication reviews
- Preparing patients for Structured Medication Reviews by organising monitoring tests
- Supporting medicines reconciliation for care home patients and during transfers of care
- Promoting the use of EPS, eRD and online ordering
- Improving repeat prescribing processes and reducing medicines waste through effective ordering and returns
- Supporting antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
- Supporting reception teams in appropriately streaming prescription requests
- Providing training to staff on safe and legal handling of medicines
- Working with the Clinical Pharmacist to manage shared care and complex medicines queries
- Developing working relationships with community pharmacies and other professionals
- Supporting implementation of national guidance, NICE guidance and local prescribing policies
- Contributing to QIPP, QOF, IIF and locally commissioned services
- Supporting quality improvement, CQC requirements and medicines audits
- Providing patients with lifestyle advice, public health information and signposting where required
Qualifications
Essential:
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Meets the qualification and training requirements as specified by GPhC
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Experience working as a qualified Pharmacy Technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Experience supporting medicines optimisation and prescribing processes
- Experience working with patients, carers or in health/social care settings
Desirable:
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Enrolled in or completed an approved training pathway such as PCPEP or MOCH
- Experience using GP clinical systems
- Understanding of current healthcare policy within Primary Care Networks
About Us
Severnside Medical Practice is a modern, purpose-built practice located at Gloucester Quays with excellent local amenities and transport links. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurses, Care Coordinators and a Mental Health Practitioner. We are committed to flexible working and supporting staff development.
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician’s core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical and administrative categories. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise 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 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.
Clinical Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include undertaking patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. You will carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, you will utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.
Technical and Administrative Responsibilities
Technical and administrative responsibilities include supporting the Practice & PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed. You will implement efficient ordering and return processes and reducing medication wastage. You will provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). You will also promote Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should follow these steps:
- Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker sponsorship with the employer
- Prepare your CV highlighting relevant pharmacy experience and qualifications
- Gather documentation including proof of GPhC registration and professional qualifications
- Ensure you have the right to work in the UK or require sponsorship
- Contact Beverley Lewis (Practice Manager Partner) at beverley.lewis4@nhs.net or 01452891110 with any questions about sponsorship
- Complete the application through the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 07 March 2026
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. All applicants must be willing to undergo this check.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. Overseas healthcare professionals should verify that their qualifications are recognized in the UK and understand the registration requirements with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Employer Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Beverley Lewis (Practice Manager Partner) at beverley.lewis4@nhs.net or 01452891110. The employer is located at Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ. For more information about Severnside Medical Practice, visit their website at https://www.severnsidemedicalpractice.co.uk.
Additional Information
Severnside Medical Practice values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background. The practice offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development. For further information about the practice, please refer to their privacy notice available on their website.