We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive PharmacyTechnician to join our fantastic team at Twyford Surgery.
We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking GPpractice caring for approximately 11,500 patients. Our technicians are trustedand valued members of the clinical team, working closely with GPs, ourprescribing lead, dispensary colleagues and the wider practice team.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include-
Medicines reconciliationReviewinghospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters and other clinicalcorrespondence to ensure medication records are accurate and up to date.
Medicines optimisation and safetySupporting safe repeat prescribing, medication reviews, prescribing audits andthe monitoring of high-risk medicines.
Long-term condition monitoringSupporting established protocols for conditions including hypertension,hypothyroidism and ADHD, and helping ensure patients receive appropriatemonitoring.
Patient communicationLiaising directlywith patients about their medicines, arranging monitoring and helping resolvemedication-related queries.
Clinical governance and quality improvementSupporting prescribing safety alerts, audits, the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS)and Dispensary Services Quality Scheme (DSQS).
About us
What makes Twyford Surgery a great place to work?
We offer a welcoming and collaborative team where yourcontribution is genuinely valued with supportive clinical leadership. Weencourage opportunities for professional development, with encouragement toexpand your knowledge and skills.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive PharmacyTechnician to join our fantastic team at Twyford Surgery.
We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking GPpractice caring for approximately 11,500 patients. Our technicians are trustedand valued members of the clinical team, working closely with GPs, ourprescribing lead, dispensary colleagues and the wider practice team.
About the role
This is a varied and rewarding position with opportunitiesto develop your knowledge and skills across a broad range of primary careactivities.
Responsibilities include:
Medicines reconciliation: Reviewinghospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters and other clinicalcorrespondence to ensure medication records are accurate and up to date.
Medicines optimisation and safety:Supporting safe repeat prescribing, medication reviews, prescribing audits andthe monitoring of high-risk medicines.
Long-term condition monitoring:Supporting established protocols for conditions including hypertension,hypothyroidism and ADHD, and helping ensure patients receive appropriatemonitoring.
Patient communication: Liaising directlywith patients about their medicines, arranging monitoring and helping resolvemedication-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 yourcontribution is genuinely valued with supportive clinical leadership. Weencourage opportunities for professional development, with encouragement toexpand 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 strongcommitment to patient safety.
Is organised, proactive and comfortable managinga varied workload.
Enjoys working collaboratively and supportingcolleagues.
Experience in general practice or primary care is helpfulbut not necessary, we would welcome applications from technicians working incommunity or hospital pharmacy who are keen to develop their careers in primarycare.
Above all, we are looking for someone who will be a positiveaddition to our team, enjoys working with others and shares our commitment toexcellent patient care.
Details
Hours: Full timeSalary: Depending on experienceLocation: Twyford Surgery, BerkshireClosing date: 30th November 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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