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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- Qualifications
Experience of working within a primary care, community or pharmacy setting.
- Qualifications
Good knowledge of medicines management and safe prescribing.
- Qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Qualifications
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Qualifications
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Qualifications
Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Pharmacy Technician GP Practice | Role Introduction
We are looking to introduce a Pharmacy Technician role within the practice to support the clinical team with medicines optimisation, prescription management and medication-related queries.
The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with GPs, pharmacists and other members of the practice team to help ensure patients receive safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines, while also supporting the practice with medicines-related administrative and clinical processes.
Main duties of the job
Supporting prescription queries and medication reviews
Conducting medication reconciliation following hospital admissions and care transitions
Identifying medicines-related issues and supporting appropriate action
Supporting repeat prescribing processes
Liaising with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare professionals
Helping improve medicines safety and reduce prescribing errors
Supporting cost-effective prescribing and medicines optimisation
Providing advice and support to patients regarding their medicines
Assisting with audits, searches and medicines-related projects
Supporting the practice to meet prescribing and medicines management targets
About us
East Leicester Medical Practice is a well-established GP practice serving approximately 12,000 patients in Leicester. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a training and research practice, we support the development of our staff and actively contribute to improving healthcare through education, innovation and research. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver a wide range of services and ensure our patients receive safe, effective and accessible care.
We are committed to continuous improvement, excellent patient experience and creating a positive, inclusive working environment for all members of our team.
Details
- Date posted: 06 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: A4495-26-0004
- Job locations: 131 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4BP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team at East Leicester Medical Practice, supporting GPs and other clinicians with medicines optimisation, prescription management and medicines safety.
The postholder will support medication reconciliation, prescription queries, medication reviews, liaison with community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals, and medicines-related audits and quality improvement. The role will help ensure patients receive safe, effective and appropriate use of their medicines while supporting the wider practice team and improving clinical capacity.
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 with East Leicester Medical Practice in Leicester, England. It is listed as a Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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