Job summary Are you a new or experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for your next challenge? West Kent Primary Care is seeking to employ a Pharmacy Technician on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network (PCN) to support their team of technicians and work with one or two of their eight member practices. Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of 8 member GP practices servicing over 84,000 patients. We are a forward thinking, dynamic and cohesive PCN offering services including First Contact MSK Assessment, Social Prescribing, Paramedics and Clinical Pharmacy. We are happy for applicants with primary and/or community care experience to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with practice prescribing teams to support effective medication use through conversations with patients and Primary Care colleagues. The post holder will support the Clinical Pharmacists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient medicine management systems. This will include repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes and undertaking searches and audits to improve with quality of services provided. As part of this role the PCN will fund for you to be enrolled into the NHS England CPPE Education Programme which lasts for 15 months. Study leave and time off to attend courses will be built into your work plan. About us West Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for. What we can offer: Favourable terms and conditions Match NHS Annual Leave entitlement NEST and NHS Pension A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Training, support, and development in your career Flexible working arrangements Recognition via Employee of the Month scheme Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme Due to the geographical location and travel required for the role, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number E0008-WKF248 Job locations Hospice In The Weald Maidstone Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TA Job description Job responsibilities To undertake patient facing and patient support roles to ensure effective medicine use Carry out medicines optimisation tasks in accordance with PCN and practice protocols to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) targets Supporting the delivery of specifications that relate directly to the Investment & Impact Funding system Working with the Clinical Pharmacists and Prescription Clerks to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols to improve the efficiency and effectiveness by championing electronic prescriptions To support the Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship To identify areas of good practice and to disseminate this across the PCN. To devise and carry out various audits and drug searches Job description Job responsibilities To undertake patient facing and patient support roles to ensure effective medicine use Carry out medicines optimisation tasks in accordance with PCN and practice protocols to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) targets Supporting the delivery of specifications that relate directly to the Investment & Impact Funding system Working with the Clinical Pharmacists and Prescription Clerks to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols to improve the efficiency and effectiveness by championing electronic prescriptions To support the Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship To identify areas of good practice and to disseminate this across the PCN. To devise and carry out various audits and drug searches Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and have a NVQ level 3 and be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council other Desirable Knowledge or Use of the clinical system EMIS Experience Essential Previous experience in primary, secondary or community care Able to use Microsoft Office applications Desirable Experience of participation in audits or project management. Experience working with GP Practices Up to date knowledge of drug actions, doses, formulations and interactions. Familiarity with NICE technology appraisals relevant to primary care. Knowledge and Understanding of the NHS Long Term (10 year) plan Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and have a NVQ level 3 and be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council other Desirable Knowledge or Use of the clinical system EMIS Experience Essential Previous experience in primary, secondary or community care Able to use Microsoft Office applications Desirable Experience of participation in audits or project management. Experience working with GP Practices Up to date knowledge of drug actions, doses, formulations and interactions. Familiarity with NICE technology appraisals relevant to primary care. Knowledge and Understanding of the NHS Long Term (10 year) plan 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name West Kent Primary Care Address Hospice In The Weald Maidstone Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TA Employer's website https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)