Pharmacy Technician GP Practice Twyford Surgery, Twyford, Berkshire
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our fantastic team at Twyford Surgery. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking GP practice caring for approximately 11,500 patients. Our technicians are trusted and valued members of the clinical team, working closely with GPs, our prescribing lead, dispensary colleagues and the wider practice team.
About the role
This is a varied and rewarding position with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills across a broad range of primary care activities.
Responsibilities
- Medicines reconciliation: Reviewing hospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters and other clinical correspondence to ensure medication records are accurate and up to date.
- Medicines optimisation and safety: Supporting safe repeat prescribing, medication reviews, prescribing audits and the monitoring of high-risk medicines.
- Long-term condition monitoring: Supporting established protocols for conditions including hypertension, hypothyroidism and ADHD, and helping ensure patients receive appropriate monitoring.
- Patient communication: Liaising directly with patients about their medicines, arranging monitoring and helping resolve medication-related queries.
- Clinical governance and quality improvement: Supporting prescribing safety alerts, audits, the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) and Dispensary Services Quality Scheme (DSQS).
What makes Twyford Surgery a great place to work?
We offer a welcoming and collaborative team where your contribution is genuinely valued with supportive clinical leadership. We encourage opportunities for professional development, with encouragement to expand your knowledge and skills.
About you
We would love to hear from someone who:
- Is a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician.
- Has excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to patient safety.
- Is organised, proactive and comfortable managing a varied workload.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
- Experience in general practice or primary care is helpful but not necessary, we would welcome applications from technicians working in community or hospital pharmacy who are keen to develop their careers in primary care.
- Above all, we are looking for someone who will be a positive addition to our team, enjoys working with others and shares our commitment to excellent patient care.
Details
Hours: Full time
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Twyford Surgery, Berkshire
Closing date: 30th November 2026
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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