# Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Leicester Medical Practice. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-technician/7cf83ad4-8846-4899-885a-6bbba88de26d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-technician/7cf83ad4-8846-4899-885a-6bbba88de26d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Leicester Medical Practice - **Location:** 131 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4BP, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-06T11:53:04.689Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4495-26-0004 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A4495-26-0004/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A4495-26-0004 - **Employer website:** https://www.elmp.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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). ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC. - Experience of working within a primary care, community or pharmacy setting. - Good knowledge of medicines management and safe prescribing. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records. - Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement. ## 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.