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Job requirements
Essential
32 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Evidence of CPD
- Skills
Demonstrates ability to solve problems
- Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Skills
Work accurately following agreed procedures
- Skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Skills
Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Skills
Ability to problem solve
- Skills
Ability to motivate self and others
- Skills
Time management skills
- Skills
Methodical attention to detail
- Skills
Advanced numeracy skills
- Skills
Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
- Skills
Excellent keyboard and computer skills
- Knowledge
Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge
Knowledge of medicines management systems
- Knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Knowledge
Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Knowledge
Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Knowledge
Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Knowledge
General practice processes and procedures to request and issue medicines
- Experience
Working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
- Experience
Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
- Experience
Dealing with patients/public e.g. patient counselling
- Experience
Understanding of prescribing, dispensing and Medicines Management issues
- Experience
Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting, e.g. medication history taking, medicines reconciliation
- Experience
Adhering to and applying strict confidentiality
- Experience
Microsoft Office software
- Qualifications
GPhC registration
- Qualifications
Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Qualifications
Medicines Optimisation qualification
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
- Skills
Consultation skills
- Skills
Telephone communication skills
- Experience
Management of staff
- Experience
Education & training of staff
- Experience
Recruitment and selection experience
- Experience
Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital & community pharmacy setting
- Experience
Microsoft Office software including Xcel
- Experience
Confident in the use of EMIS
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative award-winning organisation. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced registered pharmacy technician committed to developing knowledge and skills to improve patient care in General Practice. GL@GP recruits, employs, trains and supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in General Practice to deliver high quality patient services. We currently deliver Practice/PCN Pharmacist services to a number of General Practices and PCNs across Greater London. We have a reputation for providing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are ready to work in general practice by preparing and training them using experienced practice based pharmacists (PBPs) and GP Trainers. We work with the GP partners in the Bromley-by-Bow Health Partnership to enable a training environment for pharmacists and technicians using online services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work at and deliver quality care to patients in Barnet (PCN 3) through efficient medicines optimisation. This will include the assessment of patients own drugs, medicine reconciliation and checking adherence when patients request medications for issue. The post holder will work with the Practice Based Pharmacists (PBPs) and Prescription Administrators to continually develop the service, while maintaining high standards and achieving best practice to meet the needs of patients.
*This position is in Barnet
*Please note this is a f/t post. Please advise whether you are interested in a f/t, p/t post and whetheryouhave a driver's licence.
*Please note, you must have British citizenship/IDL to apply for this post.
*Please direct any queries to GL@GP and not directly to the practice.
About us
Green Light is an independent employee owned Group providing GP Practice Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy, Education & Training and Consultancy services.
The GL@GP team is led by a pharmacist, Sharon Hart, who in addition to having experience in a variety of pharmacy sectors, also has experience of leadership development/training and change management. Sharon works to support individual and team development and growth. The GL@GP Pharmacy team have access to this support and the opportunity to develop their non-clinical skills through formal and informal mentoring and coaching.
Details
- Date posted: 11 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: A3595-26-0047
- Job locations: Alderney Building, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG, United Kingdom, Vale Drive, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2ED, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a pharmacy technician who can work closely with the clinical and admin teams to ensure the efficient processing of repeat prescriptions including medication monitoring for high risk drugs.
Working with the practice pharmacist(s), you will also be responsible for the monitoring and action of drug safety alerts, medication reconciliations for discharge and clinical letters.
You will be involved in
1. General duties and responsibilities
2. Medicines Management
3. Management and Leadership
*Please see the job description and person specification documents attached for detailed role descriptions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician Collindale with Bromley by Bow Health Partnership in London, England; Barnet, England. It is listed as a Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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