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Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 50,000 - 58,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are a forward-thinking accredited learning environment with a strong commitment to developing the next generation of primary care clinicians.
1 month(s) ago
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 50,000 - 58,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are a forward-thinking accredited learning environment with a strong commitment to developing the next generation of primary care clinicians.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 40,000 - 48,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who is keen to develop their skills in primary care as part of our pharmacy team.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 40,000 - 48,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who is keen to develop their skills in primary care as part of our pharmacy team.
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,000 - 38,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary As a pharmacy technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across the PCN.
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,000 - 38,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary As a pharmacy technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across the PCN.
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Administrator
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 24,000 - 27,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The successful applicant will support a wide range of pharmacy workflows including prescription administration, patient recall programmes and long-…
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Administrator
Dr Mittal & Partners
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 24,000 - 27,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The successful applicant will support a wide range of pharmacy workflows including prescription administration, patient recall programmes and long-…
1 month(s) ago
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A0767-26-0004
Job summary
We are a forward-thinking accredited learning environment with a strong commitment to developing the next generation of primary care clinicians. This is an exciting opportunity to join and help develop our expanding clinical pharmacy team. Reading Holybrook PCN is in the heart of Reading, serving over 37,000 patients at 3 practices. We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who is keen to develop their skills in primary care as part of our pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Senior Pharmacists, GPs and pharmacy technicians while developing expertise in meds optimisation, LTC management and prescribing safety.
As an accredited learning practice with over 5 years experience in developing AHPs, we are committed to upskilling our workforce. We offer regular clinical supervision, mentorship and protected learning. You will be actively supported to develop specialist clinical interests and gain experience across a broad range of clinical areas, including: CVD, diabetes, respiratory disease, frailty and meds optimisation. If required with suitable experience, you will be supported to work towards an independent prescribing qualification.
You will be part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning and excellence. You will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of pharmacy services in a thriving, ambitious practice, while helping to tackle health inequalities and support our patients to live healthier lives
Main duties of the job
Long-Term Condition Clinical Lead: Management of a designated LTC through clinical reviews; lead medicines optimisation initiatives; support QOF and quality improvement priorities; promote best practice and provide specialist advice. Clinical Care: Support management of LTC including hypertension, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, CVD, diabetes and CKD. Prescribe safely as an Independent Prescriber within competence. Participate in PCN/pharmacist duty days, urgent reviews and medication queries. Provide expert medicines advice to GPs and the MDT, review blood results with GP trainer support, and support seasonal minor illness, acute care and vaccination services. Medicines Optimisation: Conduct med reviews, inc care home, palliative and frail patients. Review high-risk medicines and participate in prescribing, safety and CQC audits. Ensure prescribing complies with shared care agreements and the local formulary. Complete meds reconciliation following clinical correspondence. Leadership & Service Development:Strategic development of PCN pharmacy services, workforce planning and service evaluation. Contribute to clinical protocols, SOPs, research and quality improvement. Support investigation of significant events and medication incidents. Education & Supervision: Mentor junior colleagues, contribute to teaching, and support trainee/foundation pharmacists, including future pharmacists.
About us
Reading Holybrook Primary Care Network (PCN) is a forward-thinking collaboration of 3 GP practices serving communities across Reading and the surrounding area. Together, we work to deliver high quality, accessible primary care and improved health outcomes for a diverse and growing population. Serving more than 35,000 patients, we bring together a multidisciplinary workforce including GPs, allied health professionals, treatment room clinicians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators to provide joined-up, person-centred care.
As a PCN, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We work closely with our member practices, community services, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and support the long-term health and wellbeing of our population.
Based in Reading, our network offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Whether delivering frontline services or supporting operational excellence, every role within Reading Holybrook PCN plays an important part in improving patient care and shaping the future of primary care.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50,000 to £58,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0767-26-0004
Job locations
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Broad Street Health Centre
Broad Street Mall
READING
RG1 7QA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Long term Condition Clinical Lead
- Clinical Care
- Medicines Optimisation
-Leadership and service development
Education, Training and Supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Long term Condition Clinical Lead
- Clinical Care
- Medicines Optimisation
-Leadership and service development
Education, Training and Supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care
- Completion or undertaking the CPPE PCEP course.
- Experience conducting medication reviews
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
- Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
- Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
- Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
- Interest in developing a specialist clinical area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care
- Completion or undertaking the CPPE PCEP course.
- Experience conducting medication reviews
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
- Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
- Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
- Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
- Interest in developing a specialist clinical area.
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
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A0767-26-0005
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who is keen to develop their skills in primary care as part of our pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Senior pharmacists, GPs and pharmacy technicians while developing expertise in medicines optimisation, long-term condition management and prescribing safety.
As an accredited learning environment with over 5 years experience in developing allied health professionals, we are committed to upskilling our workforce. We offer regular clinical supervision, mentorship and protected learning opportunities. You will be actively supported to develop specialist clinical interests and gain experience across a broad range of clinical areas, including: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, frailty and medicines optimisation. With suitable experience, you will be supported to work towards an independent prescribing qualification.
Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning and excellence in patient care. You will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of pharmacy services within a thriving and ambitious practice, while helping to tackle health inequalities and support our population to live healthier lives for longer
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work with the pharmacy team to support medicines optimisation across the PCN. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, participate in prescribing safety initiatives and provide expert medicines advice to patients and colleagues. You will work closely with Senior Clinical Pharmacists to develop skills in long-term condition management, quality improvement and clinical leadership. You will also have the support of pharmacy technicians and a dedicated pharmacy administrator. If you have not already completed the CPPE PCEP course, you will be enrolled onto this shortly after joining us.
Key responsibilities include
Undertake medication reviews and structured medication reviews.
Support the management of patients with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and other long-term conditions.
Support the achievement of QOF and prescribing quality scheme (PQS) targets.
Participate in audits and quality improvement, including patient safety alerts.
Participate in pharmacist-led duty clinics, responding to on-the-day medication queries.
Review high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements
Manage complex medication reconciliation post hospital discharge.
Provide medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
Work closely with senior clinical pharmacists to develop specialist clinical knowledge.
About us
Reading Holybrook Primary Care Network (PCN) is a forward-thinking collaboration of 3 GP practices serving communities across Reading and the surrounding area. Together, we work to deliver high quality, accessible primary care and improved health outcomes for a diverse and growing population. Serving more than 35,000 patients, we bring together a multidisciplinary workforce including GPs, allied health professionals, treatment room clinicians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators to provide joined-up, person-centred care.
As a PCN, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We work closely with our member practices, community services, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and support the long-term health and wellbeing of our population.
Based in Reading, our network offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Whether delivering frontline services or supporting operational excellence, every role within Reading Holybrook PCN plays an important part in improving patient care and shaping the future of primary care.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,000 to £48,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0767-26-0005
Job locations
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Broad Street Health Centre
Broad Street Mall
READING
RG1 7QA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role
As a clinical pharmacist, you will work with the pharmacy team to support medicines optimisation across the PCN. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, participate in prescribing safety initiatives and provide expert medicines advice to patients and colleagues. You will work closely with Senior Clinical Pharmacists to develop skills in long-term condition management, quality improvement and clinical leadership. You will also have the support of pharmacy technicians and a dedicated pharmacy administrator. If you have not already completed the CPPE PCEP course, you will be enrolled onto this shortly after joining us.
Key responsibilities include
Undertake medication reviews and structured medication reviews.
Support the management of patients with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and other long-term conditions.
Support the achievement of QOF and prescribing quality scheme (PQS) targets.
Participate in audits and quality improvement, including patient safety alerts.
Participate in pharmacist-led duty clinics, responding to on-the-day medication queries.
Review high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements
Manage complex medication reconciliation post hospital discharge.
Provide medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
Work closely with senior clinical pharmacists to develop specialist clinical knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role
As a clinical pharmacist, you will work with the pharmacy team to support medicines optimisation across the PCN. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, participate in prescribing safety initiatives and provide expert medicines advice to patients and colleagues. You will work closely with Senior Clinical Pharmacists to develop skills in long-term condition management, quality improvement and clinical leadership. You will also have the support of pharmacy technicians and a dedicated pharmacy administrator. If you have not already completed the CPPE PCEP course, you will be enrolled onto this shortly after joining us.
Key responsibilities include
Undertake medication reviews and structured medication reviews.
Support the management of patients with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and other long-term conditions.
Support the achievement of QOF and prescribing quality scheme (PQS) targets.
Participate in audits and quality improvement, including patient safety alerts.
Participate in pharmacist-led duty clinics, responding to on-the-day medication queries.
Review high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements
Manage complex medication reconciliation post hospital discharge.
Provide medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
Work closely with senior clinical pharmacists to develop specialist clinical knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care
- Completion or undertaking the CPPE PCEP course.
- Experience conducting medication reviews
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
- Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
- Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
- Experience supporting patients with long term conditions.
- Interest in developing a specialist clinical area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care
- Completion or undertaking the CPPE PCEP course.
- Experience conducting medication reviews
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
- Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
- Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
- Experience supporting patients with long term conditions.
- Interest in developing a specialist clinical area.
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
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A0767-26-0006
Job summary
As a pharmacy technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across the PCN. You will contribute to repeat prescribing management, medicines optimisation and prescribing safety alongside our multidisciplinary team.
You will take ownership of key medicines management processes such as electronic repeat dispensing, repeat prescribing, medicines reconciliation, prescribing safety audits and high-risk drug monitoring. The role also provides the opportunity for patient-facing work through inhaler technique, lifestyle, and medication reviews.
Main duties of the job
Repeat Prescribing and Medicines Management
Medicines Queries and Community Pharmacy Liaison
Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Shared Care Support
Medicines Reconciliation
Clinical Support and Patient Care
Audit, Quality Improvement and Prescribing Safety
Training and Service Development
About us
Reading Holybrook Primary Care Network (PCN) is a forward-thinking collaboration of 3 GP practices serving communities across Reading and the surrounding area. Together, we work to deliver high quality, accessible primary care and improved health outcomes for a diverse and growing population. Serving more than 35,000 patients, we bring together a multidisciplinary workforce including GPs, allied health professionals, treatment room clinicians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators to provide joined-up, person-centred care.
As a PCN, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We work closely with our member practices, community services, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and support the long-term health and wellbeing of our population.
Based in Reading, our network offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Whether delivering frontline services or supporting operational excellence, every role within Reading Holybrook PCN plays an important part in improving patient care and shaping the future of primary care.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £38,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0767-26-0006
Job locations
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Broad Street Health Centre
Broad Street Mall
READING
RG1 7QA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Repeat Prescribing and Medicines Management
Manage the daily repeat prescribing workflow, reviewing prescription requests in line with practice protocols.
Undertake medication safety checks before prescriptions are issued.
Identify and manage overdue medication monitoring requirements and arrange appropriate blood tests where needed.
Support medication synchronisation and alignment following medication changes or hospital discharge.
Identify prescribing outside agreed formulary guidance and escalate where appropriate.
Escalate urgent prescription requests and complex prescribing issues to the Clinical Pharmacist or GP team.
Medicines Queries and Community Pharmacy Liaison
Act as a first point of contact for medicine-related queries from patients, reception staff and community pharmacies.
Resolve non clinical prescribing and medication availability queries within scope of practice.
Liaise with community pharmacy teams regarding prescription issues, stock shortages and medication synchronisation requests.
Escalate complex clinical queries appropriately.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with community pharmacy colleagues.
Electronic Repeat Dispensing eRD and Shared Care Support
Identify suitable patients for electronic Repeat Dispensing.
Set up and maintain eRD arrangements in line with practice procedures.
Monitor patients receiving eRD and support those who have fallen off the process.
Assist with monitoring requirements for patients prescribed medicines under shared care agreements.
Support safe and cost-effective prescribing in accordance with local formularies and guidance.
Medicines Reconciliation
Undertake medicines reconciliation for non complex discharge summaries and clinical correspondence.
Process medication related communications from secondary care, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers.
Update clinical systems accurately following medication changes.
Escalate high-risk or complex medication changes to the Clinical Pharmacists.
Clinical Support and Patient Care
Conduct simple medication reviews within agreed competency and protocols.
Support patients with medicines adherence and lifestyle interventions.
Deliver blood pressure and cholesterol lifestyle review appointments.
Undertake inhaler technique reviews and provide patient education.
Prepare patients for Structured Medication Reviews by ensuring required monitoring and information is available.
Audit, Quality Improvement and Prescribing Safety
Support delivery of medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Undertake audits relating to high-risk medication monitoring
Assist with QOF, Prescribing Quality Scheme (PQS), CQC and internal audit programmes.
Support implementation of MHRA alerts, medicines recalls and patient safety actions.
Contribute to the monitoring and reporting of prescribing safety outcomes.
Training and Service Development
Support the training of reception and administrative staff in medicines-related processes.
Assist with the induction and development of junior pharmacy technicians and foundation pharmacists.
Contribute to the development and review of pharmacy procedures and workflows.
Participate in continuing professional development activities.
Support ongoing service improvement and innovation within the pharmacy team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Repeat Prescribing and Medicines Management
Manage the daily repeat prescribing workflow, reviewing prescription requests in line with practice protocols.
Undertake medication safety checks before prescriptions are issued.
Identify and manage overdue medication monitoring requirements and arrange appropriate blood tests where needed.
Support medication synchronisation and alignment following medication changes or hospital discharge.
Identify prescribing outside agreed formulary guidance and escalate where appropriate.
Escalate urgent prescription requests and complex prescribing issues to the Clinical Pharmacist or GP team.
Medicines Queries and Community Pharmacy Liaison
Act as a first point of contact for medicine-related queries from patients, reception staff and community pharmacies.
Resolve non clinical prescribing and medication availability queries within scope of practice.
Liaise with community pharmacy teams regarding prescription issues, stock shortages and medication synchronisation requests.
Escalate complex clinical queries appropriately.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with community pharmacy colleagues.
Electronic Repeat Dispensing eRD and Shared Care Support
Identify suitable patients for electronic Repeat Dispensing.
Set up and maintain eRD arrangements in line with practice procedures.
Monitor patients receiving eRD and support those who have fallen off the process.
Assist with monitoring requirements for patients prescribed medicines under shared care agreements.
Support safe and cost-effective prescribing in accordance with local formularies and guidance.
Medicines Reconciliation
Undertake medicines reconciliation for non complex discharge summaries and clinical correspondence.
Process medication related communications from secondary care, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers.
Update clinical systems accurately following medication changes.
Escalate high-risk or complex medication changes to the Clinical Pharmacists.
Clinical Support and Patient Care
Conduct simple medication reviews within agreed competency and protocols.
Support patients with medicines adherence and lifestyle interventions.
Deliver blood pressure and cholesterol lifestyle review appointments.
Undertake inhaler technique reviews and provide patient education.
Prepare patients for Structured Medication Reviews by ensuring required monitoring and information is available.
Audit, Quality Improvement and Prescribing Safety
Support delivery of medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Undertake audits relating to high-risk medication monitoring
Assist with QOF, Prescribing Quality Scheme (PQS), CQC and internal audit programmes.
Support implementation of MHRA alerts, medicines recalls and patient safety actions.
Contribute to the monitoring and reporting of prescribing safety outcomes.
Training and Service Development
Support the training of reception and administrative staff in medicines-related processes.
Assist with the induction and development of junior pharmacy technicians and foundation pharmacists.
Contribute to the development and review of pharmacy procedures and workflows.
Participate in continuing professional development activities.
Support ongoing service improvement and innovation within the pharmacy team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
- Pharmacy Technician qualification BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good understanding of medicines management and patient safety principles.
- Strong IT skills and ability to use clinical systems.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in general practice, PCN or secondary care settings.
- Completion of or undertaking the CPPE PCPEP course.
- Experience of medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing processes.
- Experience using EMIS Web, Docman and other primary care systems.
- Experience undertaking audits and quality improvement work.
- Understanding of high-risk drug monitoring processes.
- Experience supporting care home and frailty patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
- Pharmacy Technician qualification BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good understanding of medicines management and patient safety principles.
- Strong IT skills and ability to use clinical systems.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in general practice, PCN or secondary care settings.
- Completion of or undertaking the CPPE PCPEP course.
- Experience of medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing processes.
- Experience using EMIS Web, Docman and other primary care systems.
- Experience undertaking audits and quality improvement work.
- Understanding of high-risk drug monitoring processes.
- Experience supporting care home and frailty patients.
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
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A0767-26-0007
Job summary
The successful applicant will support a wide range of pharmacy workflows including prescription administration, patient recall programmes and long-term condition clinics. You will act as a key point of contact for patients, community pharmacies and external organisations enquiring about prescriptions. This role brings the opportunity to assist in co-ordinating medication reviews, support audit programmes and manage patient recall systems.
To thrive in this role, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities. You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals. You will be committed to delivering excellent patient care and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a professional, flexible, and friendly manner. As well as being organised, applicants should have strong IT skills with experience of working with confidential information. Experience of EMIS web and a good understanding of medical terminology is advantageous. As a training practice, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development within a growing multidisciplinary pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Pharmacy team administrator. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Prescription administration and medicines management
Patient recall and service coordination
Administration for medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy support
Audit, quality improvement and safety
Training and team support
About us
Reading Holybrook Primary Care Network (PCN) is a forward-thinking collaboration of 3 GP practices serving communities across Reading and the surrounding area. Together, we work to deliver high quality, accessible primary care and improved health outcomes for a diverse and growing population. Serving more than 35,000 patients, we bring together a multidisciplinary workforce including GPs, allied health professionals, treatment room clinicians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators to provide joined-up, person-centred care.
As a PCN, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We work closely with our member practices, community services, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and support the long-term health and wellbeing of our population.
Based in Reading, our network offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Whether delivering frontline services or supporting operational excellence, every role within Reading Holybrook PCN plays an important part in improving patient care and shaping the future of primary care.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,000 to £27,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0767-26-0007
Job locations
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Broad Street Health Centre
Broad Street Mall
READING
RG1 7QA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prescription administration and medicines management
Process repeat prescription requests received by phone, email, post, slips and the online access system, in accordance with practice protocol and standard operating procedures.
Generate requests for non-repeat medications on behalf of patients, obtaining additional information where required.
Manage and coordinate weekly prescription workflows to ensure timely processing of prescriptions.
Ensure prescription requests are processed within agreed timescales.
Escalate urgent prescription requests to the Clinical Pharmacy Team or duty GP as appropriate.
Support electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) initiatives and encourage suitable patients to use eRD and synchronised medication collections
Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections and electronic repeat dispensing.
Act upon prescription compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician.
Have oversight of community pharmacy emergency supplies, escalating to the clinical pharmacy team when necessary.
Build good working relationships with local Pharmacies to help enable our prescription service.
Check emails regularly and deal with them appropriately.
Patient recall and service coordination:
Maintain medication review recall systems and invite patients for reviews in line with practice procedures.
Manage medication review recall lists, including sending invitations, booking appointments and following up non-responders.
Liaise with the Pharmacy Technician team regarding any monitoring requirements prior to medication reviews and arrange appointments or investigations as directed.
Coordinate recalls for annual medication reviews, long-term condition reviews and pharmacist-led clinics.
Book, rearrange and manage appointments for pharmacy-led services.
Coordinate spirometry appointments and six-monthly heart failure recall programmes.
Support the administration and management of the practice blood pressure monitor loan scheme.
Maintain accurate records of recalls, appointments and patient communications.
Medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy support:
Process administrative correspondence relating to weight management services, contraception services, Pharmacy First referrals and provision of cannabis therapy letters.
Add medication information and relevant coding to patient records in accordance with practice protocols and escalate any clinical concerns or treatment decisions to the Pharmacy Technician or Clinical Pharmacist team.
Liaise with Pharmacy Technicians regarding monitoring requirements before medication reviews.
Assist with the preparation and booking of Structured Medication Reviews.
Process non-complex medication-related correspondence in accordance with practice protocols.
Liaise with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert our clinicians of any supply issues and forward information on the recommended alternative.
Respond to enquiries from patients, carers, secretaries, NHS administrators, Consultants or the Medicines Management Team in a courteous, timely and efficient manner, by telephone, letter and email, occasionally face-to-face and maintain precise records of the communications.
Support administration of long-term condition clinics and medicines optimisation programmes.
Audit, quality improvement and safety
Support delivery of medicines optimisation audits and quality improvement projects.
Coordinate and support CQC, PQS, internal practice audits and high-risk drug monitoring.
Undertake monthly medication ordering audits and reception medication request audits.
Assist with data collection, reporting and maintenance of audit trackers.
Support the administrative management of MHRA alerts, medication recalls and prescribing safety initiatives.
Run searches and reports as requested and maintain accurate records of completed actions.
Support the Clinical Pharmacy Team in reviewing and updating the practice prescribing related policies.
Training and team support
Support the training of reception and administrative staff in prescription processes, prescribing workflows and pharmacy-related procedures.
Contribute to improving pharmacy administrative processes and service delivery.
Work collaboratively with Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and the wider practice team to support effective patient care.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prescription administration and medicines management
Process repeat prescription requests received by phone, email, post, slips and the online access system, in accordance with practice protocol and standard operating procedures.
Generate requests for non-repeat medications on behalf of patients, obtaining additional information where required.
Manage and coordinate weekly prescription workflows to ensure timely processing of prescriptions.
Ensure prescription requests are processed within agreed timescales.
Escalate urgent prescription requests to the Clinical Pharmacy Team or duty GP as appropriate.
Support electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) initiatives and encourage suitable patients to use eRD and synchronised medication collections
Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections and electronic repeat dispensing.
Act upon prescription compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician.
Have oversight of community pharmacy emergency supplies, escalating to the clinical pharmacy team when necessary.
Build good working relationships with local Pharmacies to help enable our prescription service.
Check emails regularly and deal with them appropriately.
Patient recall and service coordination:
Maintain medication review recall systems and invite patients for reviews in line with practice procedures.
Manage medication review recall lists, including sending invitations, booking appointments and following up non-responders.
Liaise with the Pharmacy Technician team regarding any monitoring requirements prior to medication reviews and arrange appointments or investigations as directed.
Coordinate recalls for annual medication reviews, long-term condition reviews and pharmacist-led clinics.
Book, rearrange and manage appointments for pharmacy-led services.
Coordinate spirometry appointments and six-monthly heart failure recall programmes.
Support the administration and management of the practice blood pressure monitor loan scheme.
Maintain accurate records of recalls, appointments and patient communications.
Medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy support:
Process administrative correspondence relating to weight management services, contraception services, Pharmacy First referrals and provision of cannabis therapy letters.
Add medication information and relevant coding to patient records in accordance with practice protocols and escalate any clinical concerns or treatment decisions to the Pharmacy Technician or Clinical Pharmacist team.
Liaise with Pharmacy Technicians regarding monitoring requirements before medication reviews.
Assist with the preparation and booking of Structured Medication Reviews.
Process non-complex medication-related correspondence in accordance with practice protocols.
Liaise with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert our clinicians of any supply issues and forward information on the recommended alternative.
Respond to enquiries from patients, carers, secretaries, NHS administrators, Consultants or the Medicines Management Team in a courteous, timely and efficient manner, by telephone, letter and email, occasionally face-to-face and maintain precise records of the communications.
Support administration of long-term condition clinics and medicines optimisation programmes.
Audit, quality improvement and safety
Support delivery of medicines optimisation audits and quality improvement projects.
Coordinate and support CQC, PQS, internal practice audits and high-risk drug monitoring.
Undertake monthly medication ordering audits and reception medication request audits.
Assist with data collection, reporting and maintenance of audit trackers.
Support the administrative management of MHRA alerts, medication recalls and prescribing safety initiatives.
Run searches and reports as requested and maintain accurate records of completed actions.
Support the Clinical Pharmacy Team in reviewing and updating the practice prescribing related policies.
Training and team support
Support the training of reception and administrative staff in prescription processes, prescribing workflows and pharmacy-related procedures.
Contribute to improving pharmacy administrative processes and service delivery.
Work collaboratively with Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and the wider practice team to support effective patient care.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work as a team as well as independently.
- Excellent IT skills & confidence in all Microsoft packages
- Good initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Ability to follow policy and procedures.
Desirable
- EMIS Web proficient
- Previous experience in a GP surgery,pharmacy,medical setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work as a team as well as independently.
- Excellent IT skills & confidence in all Microsoft packages
- Good initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Ability to follow policy and procedures.
Desirable
- EMIS Web proficient
- Previous experience in a GP surgery,pharmacy,medical setting
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dr Mittal & Partners
Address
50 Milman Road
Reading
RG2 0AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.milmanroadhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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