Job overview
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached to this advert.
Core working hours are between 8:00 and 19:30. There is also a requirement to work one Saturday or Sunday every five weeks (you’ll then get a day off the following week) and one bank holiday a year. Weekend and Bank Holiday shifts have additional pay rates. The role is based cross-site at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital dispensary.
Main duties of the job
- To effectively use all relevant pharmacy IT systems including EMIS, Omnicell and Pharmacy Web Tracker
- To carry out technical pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy service including dispensing and distribution of medicines.
- To plan and manage own workload and that of pharmacy technicians and assistants to ensure services are delivered in a cost effective and operationally efficient manner.
- To be involved in the delivery of training and development of colleagues including supporting with the competency assessment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attached you will also find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this post. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all areas of Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge of medicines legislation and clinical governance
- IT and Computer systems
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with Pharmacy IT Systems including EMIS, Omnicell and Webtracker
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable
- APTUK member
- Accuracy checking qualification
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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