# Pharmacy Technician - Durham West > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Pharmacist Network. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-technician-durham-west/9d9855b8-4638-4bd4-820f-7c3fd6fde453 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-technician-durham-west/9d9855b8-4638-4bd4-820f-7c3fd6fde453.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Pharmacist Network - **Location:** Meadowfield Surgery - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-09T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-19T14:55:47.368Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0145-26-0142 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/E0145-26-0142/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=E0145-26-0142 - **Employer website:** https://thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary The Pharmacist Network are hiring! We are seeking a professional, driven Pharmacy Technician to join a forward-thinking Primary Care Network in the Durham area. If you enjoy innovation and collaboration, this could be the next step for you. ### Main duties of the job As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the practice. You will provide expert clinical support, advice to patients and promote the safe and effective use of medicines. An onsite role, you will be joining a team of experienced technicians who will support, collaborate and create a fantastic environment for professional development. This is a chance for you to make a real difference within a primary care environment. ### About us The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings. ### Details - Date posted: 19 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: E0145-26-0142 - Job locations: Durham West, Durham, Durham, DH7 8NH, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews) Doac Monitoring Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided) High Risk Drug monitoring, Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given) Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given) Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review Qualifications, skills and experience: Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements will not be considered. Essential Requirements: A professional registration with GPhC A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled Proficient experience with SystemOne, some training can be provided. Desirable skills and experience: A strong understanding of medicine management, dispensing processes and patient safety protocols Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively A commitment to patient care and professional standards Why Apply? Not only will you be working in an inclusive, forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity. We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical knowledge further. Benefits: Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid Competitive salary with opportunities for progression 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required) Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice Company Pension scheme Automatic Associateship with MORPh ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - GPhC Registrated - CPPE Pathway **Desirable** - DBS ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.