Portsmouth North PCN Pharmacy Technician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3212 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and The Drayton Surgery is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our fast paced and dynamic surgery.
Based primarily at The Drayton Surgery, you will work with our prescription team, PCN pharmacy team and practice staff to ensure safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication.
Job description
The following are the core responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The pharmacy technician will work within their scope of clinical practice and:
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) plus Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or GPhC accredited equivalent prior to July 2011
- Completed CPPE pathway or close to finishing.
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Skill
Essential
- Able to drive and hold a clean driving license
Experience
Desirable
- PCN, General Practice or Secondary Care experience.
About the employer
The Drayton Surgery has a patient population of circa 24,000, and is still focused on future growth.
We pride ourselves on providing a positive and efficient patient journey, whist creating a work environment where staff feel valued, fulfilled and part of our ongoing vision.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Drayton Surgery, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- The Drayton Surgery
Portsmouth
GoodRated Jun 2022
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmaceutical technicians (SOC 3212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £26,572–36,348
- Median £31,096
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. The Drayton Surgery holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3212 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.