NhsJobs Helston

The

PCN Pharmacy Technician plays an essential role in supporting safe, effective,

and efficient use of medicines across GP practices within the Primary Care

Network. Working under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacists and GPs, the

postholder supports medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing processes,

medicines reconciliation, and patient-facing medicines support to improve

health outcomes and reduce medicines-related risks

Medicines Optimisation

Conduct

medicines optimisation tasks including running searches, supporting

medication reviews, and completing medicines reconciliation following

hospital discharge.

Support

identification of patients suitable for Structured Medication Reviews

(SMRs).

Promote

safe, evidencebased and costeffective use of medicines across PCN

practices.

Repeat Prescribing & Repeat Dispensing

Process

repeat prescription requests using agreed clinical protocols.

Act

as a champion for Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), supporting staff

training and working with local community pharmacies.

Help

improve repeat prescribing workflows to reduce waste and clinical risk.

Patient-Facing & Patient-Supporting Roles

Provide

information and advice to ensure patients get the best from their

medicines (e.g., checking inhaler technique).

Respond

to patient queries via phone or face to face and escalate complex issues

to a pharmacist or GP.

Medicines Safety & Governance

Action

MHRA alerts and patient safety notifications; escalate complex alerts

where necessary. Ensure

safe medicines reconciliation during transitions of care (e.g., care

homes, hospital discharges).

Clinical & Administrative Support

Review

clinical letters and discharge summaries to make appropriate medication

changes within competence.

Participate

in audits focusing on high risk medicines and contribute to quality

improvement projects.

Support

shared care protocols in collaboration with pharmacists for patients on

highrisk medications.

Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Working

Work

closely with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses, community pharmacies, ICB

medicines management teams, and care homes.

Promote medicines optimisation culture

throughout PCN practices.

Job description

The

PCN Pharmacy Technician plays an essential role in supporting safe, effective,

and efficient use of medicines across GP practices within the Primary Care

Network. Working under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacists and GPs, the

postholder supports medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing processes,

medicines reconciliation, and patient-facing medicines support to improve

health outcomes and reduce medicines-related risks

Medicines Optimisation

Conduct

medicines optimisation tasks including running searches, supporting

medication reviews, and completing medicines reconciliation following

hospital discharge.

Support

identification of patients suitable for Structured Medication Reviews

(SMRs).

Promote

safe, evidencebased and costeffective use of medicines across PCN

practices.

Repeat Prescribing & Repeat Dispensing

Process

repeat prescription requests using agreed clinical protocols.

Act

as a champion for Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), supporting staff

training and working with local community pharmacies.

Help

improve repeat prescribing workflows to reduce waste and clinical risk.

Patient-Facing & Patient-Supporting Roles

Provide

information and advice to ensure patients get the best from their

medicines (e.g., checking inhaler technique).

Respond

to patient queries via phone or face to face and escalate complex issues

to a pharmacist or GP.

Medicines Safety & Governance

Action

MHRA alerts and patient safety notifications; escalate complex alerts

where necessary. Ensure

safe medicines reconciliation during transitions of care (e.g., care

homes, hospital discharges).

Clinical & Administrative Support

Review

clinical letters and discharge summaries to make appropriate medication

changes within competence.

Participate

in audits focusing on high risk medicines and contribute to quality

improvement projects.

Support

shared care protocols in collaboration with pharmacists for patients on

highrisk medications.

Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Working

Work

closely with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses, community pharmacies, ICB

medicines management teams, and care homes.

Promote medicines optimisation culture

throughout PCN practices.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Helston?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery is £15.00 to £17.50 (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Helston varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery across the UK. Browse all Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Helston?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Helston across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Helston pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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