Job Summary
To aid the development of high quality, cost effective prescribing by providing peripatetic prescribing support to GP practices.To facilitate the implementation of rational repeat prescribing strategies within GP practices, providing advice and training in changes in prescribing to GP practice staff.To develop expertise in the area of GP computer systems
Main duties of the job
The PCIC Clinical Board is pleased to invite applications for the position of Band 5 Primary Care Prescribing Support Technician with the primary care Prescribing Team.
This is an opportunity to gain a wider perspective of pharmacy across the interface and experience working in a primary care setting with GP practices and community pharmacies in primary care in Cardiff and the Vale.
The successful candidate will utilise their skills working in the Prescribing Team alongside the prescribing advisors. The role will be varied and will support the delivery of safe, cost effective, evidence based prescribing. Work in GP practices will include delivering Medicines Management Cost Efficiency Schemes and training prescribing clerks as well as ensuring Cardiff and Vale patients receive high quality and safe community pharmacy services through the monitoring of contractual compliance and supporting development of enhanced services.
The post holder will require good communication and influencing skills and will have a knowledge and understanding of clinical governance requirements and standards. They will have the ability to work alone when required but will be very much part of a team. They will have experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of health professionals and staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified BTEC Pharmaceutical Technician or equivalent (NVQ level 3, City & guilds Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- Registered technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of LHB role in provision of health care and medicines management in primary care
- Understanding of the role of GP and community pharmacists in the supply of medicine
Desirable
- Awareness of law and practice issues related to storage and handling of medicines
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in working in primary care
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate; competent in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- General understanding of Primary care and prescribing issues.
- Ability to write clearly and present clear and accurate reports
Desirable
- Knowledge of GP computer systems
- Experience of interpreting and handling data e.g. CASPA or prescribing data.
- Experience of clinical audit
Personal attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work under own initiative without direct supervision
- Good communication, both written and oral, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
- Must be an effective team player
- Ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with independent contractors and other primary care staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing basic advice on medicines usage to 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 11 September 2025
