Job summary

EAST:MK PCNhas an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join us. The role is offered on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days per week, between Monday and Saturday, on a rotation basis across the PCN's practices. The successful candidate will benefit from this unique opportunity to build up strong working relationships across our organisation and will be actively involved in how their role evolves over time.

Main duties of the job

• Developing our prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective and efficient prescribing within the practice
• Supporting the reception and admin teams with complex medication queries
• Supporting the GP partners on prescribing projects and cost/safety audits and action

About us

East:MK PCN covers a total population of around 58,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and the Grove Surgery.

Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

30070

Job locations

CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE

68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD

BRADWELL COMMON

MILTON KEYNES

MK13 8RN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the GPhC
• Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting
• Confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals
• Experience of implementing and promoting cost effective strategies
• The ability to interpret complex clinical information and present in suitable formats to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with the GPhC Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services Experience Essential Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting Confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals Experience of implementing and promoting cost effective strategies The ability to interpret complex clinical information and present in suitable formats to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE

68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD

BRADWELL COMMON

MILTON KEYNES

MK13 8RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE

68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD

BRADWELL COMMON

MILTON KEYNES

MK13 8RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

• To support delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care across routine clinics and long-term condition pathways under the supervision of registered clinicians.
• To contribute to prevention and health promotion initiatives, vaccination/immunisation programmes, and reduction of health inequalities across the practice population.
• To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, accurate clinical documentation, and good patient experience.

Main duties of the job

• Perform observations and basic clinical measurements: BP, pulse, SpO2, temperature, height, weight, BMI, peak flow.
• Phlebotomy and specimen handling; urine dipstick and point-of-care tests as trained.
• ECG recording.
• NHS Health Checks and lifestyle brief interventions (smoking cessation,alcohol screening, weight management, physical activity advice).
• Wound care support: simple dressings, suture/clip removal, leg ulcer care under protocol.
• Immunisations support within scope and training.
• Chaperoning and assisting with procedures.
• Long-term condition recall support.
• Health promotion, signposting to other services.

About us

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our growing team. Our partnership has recently expanded with the acquisition of Manston Surgery, allowing us to operate two practices.

With the support of our experienced leadership team, we're committed to delivering modern general practice the benefits of working at scale while ensuring consistent, personalised care from teams that truly know our patients.

As an advanced training practice, we proudly support a diverse range of allied health professionals and work closely with our Primary Care Network (PCN) to provide comprehensive patient care.

We're looking for a dedicated healthcare assistant who is passionate about deliveringhigh quality Care, collaborating with our healthcare team, and supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills andcontributions are valued, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4096-26-0007

Job locations

Ashfield Medical Centre

15 Austhorpe Road

Leeds

LS15 8BA

United Kingdom

Manston Surgery

Station Road

Crossgates

Leeds

LS15 8BZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To support delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care across routine clinics and long-term condition pathways under the supervision of registered clinicians.
• To contribute to prevention and health promotion initiatives, vaccination/immunisation programmes, and reduction of health inequalities across the practice population.
• To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, accurate clinical documentation, and good patient experience.

Key responsibilities Clinical (under supervision and within competence)

• Perform observations and basic clinical measurements: BP, pulse, SpO2, temperature, height, weight, BMI, peak flow.
• Phlebotomy is an essential and mandatory component of this role, fundamental to the delivery of safe and effective clinical care. The postholder must be competent in accurate blood collection techniques.
• ECG recording.
• NHS Health Checks and lifestyle brief interventions (smoking cessation, alcohol screening, weight management, physical activity advice).
• Wound care support: simple dressings, suture/clip removal, leg ulcer care under protocol.
• Vaccination support within scope and training.
• Chaperoning and assisting with procedures.
• Long-term condition recall support.
• Health promotion, signposting to other services .

Clinical governance and safety

• Work to practice SOPs, escalate red flags promptly to a registered clinician.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Maintain stock, equipment calibration, cold chain support, and room readiness.
• Comply with infection prevention and control, waste disposal, sharps safety.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.
• Safeguarding: identify and escalate concerns in line with policy; record accurately.

Administration and teamwork

• Prepare clinics, manage recalls, send patient communications (SMS/letters), and support data quality/QOF.
• Liaise with colleagues.
• Support equitable access for vulnerable groups with reasonable adjustments.

Scope and supervision

• Work under the direction of a registered clinician.

• Seek guidance when unsure; participate in supervision, debriefs, and annual appraisal.
• Maintain confidentiality and up hold GDPR/IG requirements.

Training, development and appraisal

• Statutory/mandatory training.
• Under take role-specific training.
• Participate in CPD and competency sign off; track learning against the Primary Care Core Capabilities Framework.

Person specification Essential

• Education: Care Certificate
• Experience: Direct patient care in a health care setting (e.g.,community, primary care,or acute).
• Skills: BP/obs, phlebotomy, urine dipstick, ECG, accurate documentation. PLEASE NOTE PHLEBOTOMY IS A MUST FOR THE ROLE
• IT: Confident with clinical systems
• Communication: Clear, compassionate communication, able to use interpreters and accessible information when required.
• Teamworking: Works well within an MDT; understands professional boundaries; reliable and organised.
• Governance: Understands confidentiality, consent, infection control, and safe lone working within policy.

Job description Job responsibilities To support delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care across routine clinics and long-term condition pathways under the supervision of registered clinicians. To contribute to prevention and health promotion initiatives, vaccination/immunisation programmes, and reduction of health inequalities across the practice population. To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, accurate clinical documentation, and good patient experience. Key responsibilities Clinical (under supervision and within competence)Perform observations and basic clinical measurements: BP, pulse, SpO2, temperature, height, weight, BMI, peak flow. Phlebotomy is an essential and mandatory component of this role, fundamental to the delivery of safe and effective clinical care. The postholder must be competent in accurate blood collection techniques. ECG recording. NHS Health Checks and lifestyle brief interventions (smoking cessation, alcohol screening, weight management, physical activity advice). Wound care support: simple dressings, suture/clip removal, leg ulcer care under protocol. Vaccination support within scope and training. Chaperoning and assisting with procedures. Long-term condition recall support. Health promotion, signposting to other services . Clinical governance and safetyWork to practice SOPs, escalate red flags promptly to a registered clinician. Maintain accurate records. Maintain stock, equipment calibration, cold chain support, and room readiness. Comply with infection prevention and control, waste disposal, sharps safety. Participate in audits and quality improvement projects. Safeguarding: identify and escalate concerns in line with policy; record accurately.Administration and teamworkPrepare clinics, manage recalls, send patient communications (SMS/letters), and support data quality/QOF. Liaise with colleagues. Support equitable access for vulnerable groups with reasonable adjustments. Scope and supervisionWork under the direction of a registered clinician.Seek guidance when unsure; participate in supervision, debriefs, and annual appraisal. Maintain confidentiality and up hold GDPR/IG requirements. Training, development and appraisalStatutory/mandatory training. Under take role-specific training. Participate in CPD and competency sign off; track learning against the Primary Care Core Capabilities Framework.Person specification Essential Education: Care Certificate Experience: Direct patient care in a health care setting (e.g.,community, primary care,or acute). Skills: BP/obs, phlebotomy, urine dipstick, ECG, accurate documentation. PLEASE NOTE PHLEBOTOMY IS A MUST FOR THE ROLE IT: Confident with clinical systems Communication: Clear, compassionate communication, able to use interpreters and accessible information when required. Teamworking: Works well within an MDT; understands professional boundaries; reliable and organised. Governance: Understands confidentiality, consent, infection control, and safe lone working within policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person specification Essential
• * Education: Care Certificate
• * Experience: Direct patient care in a healthcare setting (e.g., community, primary care, or acute).
• * Skills: BP/obs, phlebotomy, urine dipstick, ECG, accurate documentation.
• * IT: Confident with clinical systems
• * Communication: Clear, compassionate communication; able to use interpreters and accessible information when required.
• * Teamworking: Works well within an MDT; understands professional boundaries; reliable and organised.
• * Governance: Understands confidentiality, consent, infection control, and safe lone working within policy.

Desirable

• Desirable
• * Primary care experience and familiarity with QOF/NHS Health Checks.
• * Training in wound care, foot checks, smoking cessation brief interventions.
• * Experience supporting vaccination clinics and cold chain processes.
• * Understanding of health inequalities and reasonable adjustments for priority groups.
• * Full UK driving licence/access to transport for occasional off-site work.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Person specification Essential * Education: Care Certificate * Experience: Direct patient care in a healthcare setting (e.g., community, primary care, or acute). * Skills: BP/obs, phlebotomy, urine dipstick, ECG, accurate documentation. * IT: Confident with clinical systems * Communication: Clear, compassionate communication; able to use interpreters and accessible information when required. * Teamworking: Works well within an MDT; understands professional boundaries; reliable and organised. * Governance: Understands confidentiality, consent, infection control, and safe lone working within policy. Desirable Desirable * Primary care experience and familiarity with QOF/NHS Health Checks. * Training in wound care, foot checks, smoking cessation brief interventions. * Experience supporting vaccination clinics and cold chain processes. * Understanding of health inequalities and reasonable adjustments for priority groups. * Full UK driving licence/access to transport for occasional off-site work.

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

Ashfield Medical Centre

Address

Ashfield Medical Centre

15 Austhorpe Road

Leeds

LS15 8BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.amedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashfield Medical Centre

Address

Ashfield Medical Centre

15 Austhorpe Road

Leeds

LS15 8BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.amedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

EAST:MK Primary Care Network has exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to join our practice team, on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours a week. The hours will be worked over 5 days between Monday-Saturday, on a rotation basis across the PCN's 4 surgeries: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice & The Grove Surgery.

Our clinical pharmacist will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN, ensuring safe, evidence based & cost-effective prescribing. You will also be responsible for offering support to general practice staff in relation to prescription & medication queries as well as conducting medicines reconciliation on transfer of care.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role
• Take on responsibility for areas of chronic disease management, working proactively with other healthcare professionals across the organisation & PCN area
• Support the delivery of the new Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES)
• Conduct structured medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy
• Provide clinical medicines expertise to both patients & practice teams
• Improve prescribing practices across the PCN
• Improve service & quality through mechanisms such as clinical audits
• Interface with community & hospital colleagues to help resolve medication-related issues
• Assist with delivery of enhanced health-in-care-homes initiatives

About us

East:MK PCN covers a total population of around 58,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and the Grove Surgery.

Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team.