# Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-technician/6630f0d2-e5a3-4ef4-a93f-bcb425792646 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-technician/6630f0d2-e5a3-4ef4-a93f-bcb425792646.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T14:51:20.392Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_Womens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8011940 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011940?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/REMAX/contact ## Job Content ### Job overview ### Dispensary-based Pharmacy Technician This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician nearing qualification looking to develop their career within hospital pharmacy services. 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. Essential 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) ### Main duties of the job ### Key Responsibilities - 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Job Description - To accurately dispense, label, and prepare medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions in line with prescriptions, legal requirements, and standard operating procedures. - To perform final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines (if ACT qualified). - To ensure prescriptions are clinically appropriate within the limits of training, identifying and escalating any prescribing or dispensing issues to the relevant member of staff. - To support a timely and efficient dispensary workflow, prioritising workload appropriately to meet service demands. - To liaise effectively with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate safe and appropriate medicines use. - To provide advice and counselling to patients on their medicines in accordance with training, competency, and departmental procedures. - To participate in the receipt, checking, and appropriate storage of medicines and pharmaceutical deliveries in accordance with legal and professional standards. - To maintain accurate stock control within the Pharmacy Department, including stock rotation, expiry date checking, and ordering of medicines. - To support the supply and distribution of medicines to wards and departments, including ward stock top-ups where required. - To ensure safe handling, storage, and documentation of medicines, including controlled drugs where appropriate. - To participate in audit activities to monitor and improve service quality. - To contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement within the Pharmacy Department. - To adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and safe systems of work at all times. - To support the training and supervision of Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), trainee pharmacy technicians, and other staff within the Pharmacy Department. - To act as a role model within the team, promoting good practice and professionalism. - To participate in induction and training of new staff as required. - To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. - To maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and comply with all professional standards. - To actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD). - To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and policies, including Health & Safety, COSHH, and medicines legislation. - To maintain a clean, safe, and organised pharmacy environment. - To respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients and staff in a professional and timely manner. - To participate in weekend, bank holiday, and extended hours rotas as required by the service. - To maintain strict patient confidentiality  and Trust information at all times. - To work flexibly across the Pharmacy Department as required to meet service needs. - To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post. - To adapt to changes in practice, including new systems, technologies, and ways of working, following appropriate training and consultation. - Works under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Pharmacy Technician - Regularly interacts with patients, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team - Contributes directly to the safe dispensing and supply of medicines across the organisation ## Job Details This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician nearing qualification looking to develop their career within hospital pharmacy services. 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. Essential 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 Previous hospital pharmacy experience Experience with pharmacy IT systems Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification (or willingness to work towards) ## Job Description 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 ## Responsibilities To accurately dispense, label, and prepare medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions in line with prescriptions, legal requirements, and standard operating procedures. To perform final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines (if ACT qualified). To ensure prescriptions are clinically appropriate within the limits of training, identifying and escalating any prescribing or dispensing issues to the relevant member of staff. To support a timely and efficient dispensary workflow, prioritising workload appropriately to meet service demands. To liaise effectively with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate safe and appropriate medicines use. To provide advice and counselling to patients on their medicines in accordance with training, competency, and departmental procedures. To participate in the receipt, checking, and appropriate storage of medicines and pharmaceutical deliveries in accordance with legal and professional standards. To maintain accurate stock control within the Pharmacy Department, including stock rotation, expiry date checking, and ordering of medicines. To support the supply and distribution of medicines to wards and departments, including ward stock top-ups where required. To ensure safe handling, storage, and documentation of medicines, including controlled drugs where appropriate. To participate in audit activities to monitor and improve service quality. To contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement within the Pharmacy Department. To adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and safe systems of work at all times. To support the training and supervision of Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), trainee pharmacy technicians, and other staff within the Pharmacy Department. To act as a role model within the team, promoting good practice and professionalism. To participate in induction and training of new staff as required. To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. To maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and comply with all professional standards. To actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD). To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and policies, including Health & Safety, COSHH, and medicines legislation. To maintain a clean, safe, and organised pharmacy environment. To respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients and staff in a professional and timely manner. To participate in weekend, bank holiday, and extended hours rotas as required by the service. To maintain strict patient confidentiality and Trust information at all times. To work flexibly across the Pharmacy Department as required to meet service needs. To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post. To adapt to changes in practice, including new systems, technologies, and ways of working, following appropriate training and consultation. Works under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Pharmacy Technician Regularly interacts with patients, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team Contributes directly to the safe dispensing and supply of medicines across the organisation ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable Dispensary experience **Desirable** - Patient counselling - Experience of working on wards - Ability to train staff ### Qualifications **Essential** - B/TEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences + NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services (or equivalent) - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council **Desirable** - Accredited Technical Checking ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Ability to suggest developmental change - Attention to detail - Ability to work accurately - Ability to empathise with patients - Works on own initiative - Works as team player - Flexible ### Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to understand role and service priorities - Excellent interpersonal skills - Excellent time management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability and willingness to adapt to change - Ability to future plan ## Documents - [recruitment pack (pdf, 9.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2490) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 834.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10297593) - [risk id dispensary-based pharmacy technician (docx, 55.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303478) - [band 4 dispensary-based pharmacy technician jd & person specification (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300809) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.