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Pharmacy Technician
Role summary
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Tamar Valley Health is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to support safe, effective medicines management in a primary-care setting. The role is likely to include processing prescriptions, maintaining medication records, supporting repeat prescribing, checking stock, liaising with community pharmacies and assisting with medication reviews. Candidates should hold a recognised pharmacy technician qualification, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have relevant dispensary or healthcare experience. Accuracy, confidentiality, strong organisation and good communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, dispensary staff and external healthcare professionals, follow NHS procedures, and provide a reliable, patient-focused service.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Tamar Valley Health
Tamar Valley Health is a primary-care healthcare organisation serving patients in the Tamar Valley area of Cornwall, close to the Devon border. It provides general practice services, including routine consultations, chronic-disease management, preventive care, prescription support and coordination with community and hospital services. The organisation works through a multidisciplinary team that may include GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrators, dispensary staff and pharmacy professionals. Its work is centred on accessible, safe and continuous care for a largely community-based population. As with many rural NHS practices, staff may have the opportunity to develop broad experience and build strong relationships with patients. Working conditions, duties and benefits depend on the specific practice site and employment contract.