Job summary

Join Our Friendly
and Forward-Thinking Practice

The Tutbury Practice is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive team for 20 hours per week. The work schedule will be spread across four weekdays, including Fridays, with specific hours to be agreed upon during the interview. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established GP surgery dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Applicant must have general practice experience.

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician at The Tutbury Practice, you will play a vital
role in supporting medicines management across the practice. Working alongside
our GPs, clinical pharmacist, nurses, and administrative staff, you will
contribute to improving patient safety, enhancing repeat prescribing processes,
and supporting cost-effective prescribing.

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician at The Tutbury Practice, you will play a key role in supporting the repeat prescription process, including medication reviews and synchronisation. You will provide informed advice on medicines and prescribing queries to both patients and colleagues, contributing to safe and effective medication use. The role also involves conducting audits and participating in quality improvement initiatives, as well as assisting with the implementation of both local and national prescribing guidelines. Additionally, you will support the clinical team with medication-related tasks, including reconciliation of medicines following patient discharge.

About us

The
Tutbury Practice is a rural GP surgery located in Tutbury, serving patients
from nearby areas such as Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton. Our practice has a
patient population of 8,500. Our clinical team includes two GP partners, four
salaried GPs, a clinical pharmacist, a nurse practitioner, and an experienced
nursing team, all supported by a friendly and dedicated admin and reception
staff.

We
are committed to our core values of reliability, compassion, and patient-centred
care. Our team fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we take pride in
creating a positive and supportive work environment.