Job requirements
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Essential
37 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Excellent organisational skills
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Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team Self-motivated and able to use initiative
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Excellent communication skills: – written – verbal – listening
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Good IT skills
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Attention to detail
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Ability to work flexibly
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Ability to work under pressure
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Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
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Problem-solving skills
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Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
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Recognition of own limitations and ability to ask for support when necessary
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Professional manner
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Ability to travel between different sites
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Customer care skills
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To receive & manage telephone calls
- Values
Continuous Improvement
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Accountability
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Respectfulness
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Enthusiasm
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Support
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High professional standards
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Responsive to service users
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Engaging leadership style
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Strong customer service belief
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Transparency and honesty
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Discreet
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Change oriented
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent qualification with appropriate underpinning knowledge
- Qualifications
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
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Accredited Technical Accuracy Checking Qualification
- KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE
Ability to train others
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Experience of working within pharmaceutical services
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Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
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Demonstrable experience of dispensing & accuracy checking
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Experience of using electronic medicines management systems, including oversight of stock levels
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Clear understanding of relevant legislation and guidance
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Demonstrable evidence of commitment to self- development and CPD
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
NVQ A1 workplace assessor (or willingness to work towards)
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Relevant medicines management qualification or accreditation, or willingness to work towards; or equivalent experience
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Demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
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Experience of working on wards
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Experience of working within an NHS organisation
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Experience of supervising staff within a technical area of pharmacy services
Job overview
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Mersey Care Medicines Management Team. The Executive team at Mersey Care recognise the value of our services and have recently invested a significant amount of additional funding to enable the transformation and expansion of our service.
Dispensary Higher Level Pharmacy Technician roles based within our purpose-built pharmacy department at Maghull Health Park and supporting our in-house Pharmacy at Hollins Park Hospital in Warrington.
We welcome applications from experienced Pharmacy Technicians from any sector who have interest in developing their professional career within a hospital pharmacy setting.
These posts provide an unparalleled opportunity to develop your skills and experience across a diverse service. We provide a well-structured support system, including robust individual and group supervision, personal development planning and regular access to professional development opportunities and flexible working opportunities.
As a department we are embracing the Trusts ambition to digitally transform our services and have introduced new initiatives which include ward-based automation, EPMA and within our new department three automated robotic dispensing systems including a blister packing robot.
Main duties of the job
For full information regarding responsibilities, required qualifications and experience please refer to the job description and person specification.
The post-holder will be obliged to participate in our seven-day medicines supply service in line with the hours of operation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Higher Level Pharmacy Technician Dispensary with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Dec 2025.
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