Pharmacy Technician

Senior Consultant Specialising within the UK primary care sector!

£13.75 – £16.90 per hour (starting salary based on experience)

Permanent | Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medicines Management / Pharmacy Technician to join a well-established Primary Care Network (PCN) team in West Somerset. Working as part of a friendly and forward-thinking pharmacy team, you’ll help improve medicines safety, support GPs and clinicians, and enhance the quality of patient care across several practices in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation to improve continuity of care for patients.
• Handle prescription and medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assist in improving medicines management in care homes.
• Participate in audits, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists, GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators, and allied health professionals.
• Undertake the CPPE Pharmacy Technician in General Practice Training Pathway as part of professional development.

About You

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) .
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience as a pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital settings.
• Confident using clinical systems and managing prescription processes.
• Experience working within GP practices or care homes.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and medicines optimisation.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• IT literate with good problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• £13.75 – £16.90 per hour (depending on experience).
• Permanent contract with options for full-time, part-time, job share, or flexible working .
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and national CPPE training.
• NHS or NEST pension eligibility.
• Supportive working environment across multiple modern GP surgeries.

Locations: West Somerset, West Somerset region.

How to Apply

If you’re an enthusiastic and qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive primary care setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: