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Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services - Team Leader

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
13 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
24 Apr 2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has presented for a full time self-motivated and committed individual to develop their leadership skills in this management role as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician in Dispensary Services.

We are looking for an astute and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team and to lead the medicines management dispensary services based at Maghull Health Park with the ask to cross cover at Hollins Park Hospital Warrington on a regular basis.

We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development prospect. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be able to demonstrate core leadership and organisational skills as well as extensive knowledge of dispensary services. The ability to inspire and motivate others is central to the success of this role.

For further information regarding this vacancy please contact: Katherine Kenwright, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for Dispensaries on

[email protected] or telephone 01512506028.

Main duties of the job

As part of this role, you will support the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for Dispensaries to ensure that both dispensaries meet quality and activity targets. You will manage the workload of the dispensary and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis, organising rotas and cover for any unexpected staff absences to ensure a safe, effective, and timely service in accordance with current legislation and guidance and supported by policies and procedures. You will also hold HR management responsibilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will participate in the medicines management seven-day supply service. The trust will deliver a high-quality medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical care service to all service users, carers and healthcare professionals. To lead in providing a comprehensive dispensary service to Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust supported by appropriate policies & procedures.

The post holder is managerially responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management & operation of the dispensary rota & service in line with the hours of operation. The post holder will ensure users receive their medicines accurately and safely, in a timely manner. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly in line with the hours of operation.

Please refer to the job description for more information.