Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and precision? At Penrose Health, were looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to help us deliver safe, efficient, and timely medication services across our practices. This isn't your traditional dispensing role - you'll work closely with Pharmacists, GPs, and the wider clinical team to manage prescription workflows, monitor medications, and support audits - all while ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.

Its an opportunity to be part of a progressive, patient-focused team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With flexible working options, a supportive environment, and clear pathways for career growth, you'll have everything you need to thrive while making a genuine impact in community healthcare.

Main duties of the job

Medication & Prescription Management

  • Process and check prescription requests accurately and promptly.
  • Handle medication-related queries from patients, clinicians, and pharmacies.
  • Manage prescription workflow and ensure timely delivery of medications.

Medication Safety & Monitoring

  • Support safe and timely monitoring of medications, including blood tests and drug levels.
  • Identify patients due for medication reviews and book appointments with appropriate clinicians.
  • Assist in managing stock levels of emergency drugs and clinical supplies.

Administrative & Clinical Support

  • Process clinical letters and prescription-related documentation.
  • Assist with audits, medicines optimisation, and health promotion initiatives.
  • Contribute to reducing medication wastage and improving cost-effective prescribing.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with pharmacists, GPs, and the MDT to ensure seamless medication management.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow practice procedures.

About us

Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.

We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.

We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.

We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.

Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.

Details

  • Date posted: 10 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 557837
  • Job locations: Kingfisher Medical Centre, 3 Staunton St, London, LONDON, London, SE8 5DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of medications across Penrose Health services. Working closely with pharmacists and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will manage prescription workflows, monitor medication safety, and contribute to cost-effective prescribing. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive the right medication at the right time, while maintaining compliance with clinical and organisational standards.

Person specification:

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of medication workflows and prescriptions
  • Awareness of safe medication monitoring (bloods, drug levels
  • Familiarity with medicines optimisation principles

Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary care systems and processes
  • Understanding of cost-effective prescribing strategies

Behaviours

Essential

  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and duty of candour
  • Patient-focused approach
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Pharmacy Technician qualification
  • Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent)
  • Expereince of working in GP or Community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy
  • GPhC registration
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