Pharmacy Technician

As we continue to develop and enhance our services, we are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become a valued member of our dispensary team. This role provides the opportunity to work within a varied and rewarding hospital environment, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmacy services.,

• Accurately dispense, label, and prepare medicines in accordance with prescriptions and standard operating procedures
• Perform final accuracy checking of dispensed items (if accredited or working towards accreditation)
• Receive, check, and appropriately store medicines and pharmaceutical deliveries
• Maintain effective stock control of medicines and related products within the Pharmacy Department
• Support the supply and distribution of medicines to wards and clinics, ensuring safe handling and correct storage on delivery
• Assist in delivering an efficient outpatient dispensary service, acting as a professional and informative point of contact for patients and healthcare staff
• Provide advice to patients and staff within scope of practice, referring more complex queries when required
• Undertake housekeeping duties to ensure the dispensary remains clean, organised, and compliant with standards
• Answer telephone calls and respond to internal and external enquiries in a polite, professional, and timely manner
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of dispensary services and adhere to all legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements
  
  Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician (or working towards registration)
• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification (BTEC/NVQ or working towards qualification)
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a pharmacy setting (hospital or community)
• Good communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
Desirable Skills
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience with pharmacy IT systems
• Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification (or willingness to work towards)
  
  Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page. UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job