Job overview
At HUC, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across a range of urgent care services, including Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs), Minor Injury Units (MIUs), Out of Hours Treatment Centres, and Home Visiting vehicles. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient management of medications, equipment, and consumables.
You will play a pivotal role in keeping our urgent-care services safe, well-stocked, and fully compliant. You will ensure every base has the medicines, equipment and consumables needed to deliver excellent patient care, while contributing to governance, policy development and continuous improvement across our Medicines Management Department. Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist, Controlled Drugs Officer, clinicians and service delivery teams, you’ll carry out prescribing audits, analyse data, review formularies and help implement NICE/MHRA updates. This is a varied, patient-centred role for a proactive, detail-oriented technician who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and making a tangible difference to both clinical practice and the patient experience.
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Carry out prescribing audits and analyse prescribing data, liaising with clinician groups to provide feedback and drive improvements.
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Review and update Drugs Formularies in line with current guidance and best practice, supporting safe and effective medicine use.
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Act as a primary contact for Controlled Drugs licences locally, ensuring compliant record-keeping and safe custody requirements.
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Prepare and issue prescription packs, complete NHS Business Service Authority submissions for full remuneration, and feed back on prescription issues.
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Conduct stock and governance audits at bases, acting on shift-reported issues to maintain safe, timely supply of medicines and equipment.
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Support implementation of NICE and MHRA alerts, contribute to the clinical newsletter, and provide training to operational staff on medication handling.
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Contribute to the creation and review of Standard Operating Procedures and work with the Clinical Lead to drive patient-oriented service improvements.
Working for our organisation
At HUC, we’re proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:
Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we’ve got your wallet covered!
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice and smart savings options through our Credit Union.
Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
This role requires a full UK driving licence as it involves travelling between sites as per service needs.
Reasonable flexible working can be agreed.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorships. You must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of their employment without requiring employer sponsorship, including after the expiry of any time-limited visa (such as a Graduate visa).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Please do not apply through any third party websites, please only apply through TRAC.
Pharmacy Technician - Somerset in Taunton employer: HUC
HUC is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for experienced leaders to influence the future of healthcare services in Welwyn Garden City. As a values-led, not-for-profit social enterprise, we prioritise patient care and community support, fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and strategic insight. Joining our Board as a Non-Executive Director means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable services while ensuring robust governance and financial stewardship.
