Job Summary
Are you a driven and registered Pharmacy Technician?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Homecare Team. You should have good communication skills and be able to work accurately within a busy Pharmacy setting.
Interview dates: To Be Confirmed
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the Mersey West Lancs NHS Trust homecare medicines management services. Responsible for the general technical duties associated with homecare medicines supplies.
- To assist in the provision of financial services relating to medicines use for the Mersey West Lancs NHS Trust. Responsible for the monitoring and analysing of financial data provided to internal and external sources.
- To support the Pharmacy Homecare Team in implementing approved policies and procedures relating to the use of medicines.
- To perform a variety of pharmaceutical technical duties relating to the preparation, dispensing and supply of medicines.
- To co-operate with all pharmacy staff in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service under the direction of senior pharmacy management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent
- Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
Desirable
- BTEC accredited checking qualification or equivalent recognised by the dept or willing to work towards within 12 months of starting employment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment
- Experience of dispensing for discharge and medicines management
Desirable
- Experience in using the JAC pharmacy computer system
- Knowledge of LEAN principles
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones
- Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health care professionals
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
- Well organised with good time management skills
- Good administration skills including accurate record keeping
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
- Ability to participate in the department rota for 7-day working
- Supportive of colleagues of all grades
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 13 April 2026
