Medicines Management Technician - Emergency Floor

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a registered pharmacy technician to join their Pharmacy Emergency Floor team. The role entails delivering pharmaceutical care and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service. Candidates must hold an accuracy checking certificate and have strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers flexible shift requests, covering various hours including weekends.

Benefits

Flexible shift request system

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with an accuracy checking certificate.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Excellent organizational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.
• Work accurately while prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Assist in high-quality patient-focused medicines management.

Skills

Accuracy checking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered pharmacy technician

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Emergency Floor team at LUHFT on the Royal Liverpool site, working alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ATO’s.

We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician with an accuracy checking certificate who is keen to realise their potential and who can make the most of the scope this post offers to deliver a patient‑centred approach to our service delivery.

Role Overview

The position is full time (37.5 hours). Pharmacy technicians work over 7 days covering the service 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4.15pm Saturday and Sunday. Staff have the flexibility to request their shifts/days off and weekends within the rota. We provide pharmacy services to the Emergency Department and the Acute Medical Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and cost‑effective pharmaceutical care to patients, facilitating efficient discharge and transfer of patients.
• Work accurately, with a good eye for detail, prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards in a patient‑focused service.
• Rotate through the busy dispensary, making good use of your accuracy checking certificate.
• Assist in the delivery of high quality, patient‑focused medicines management services in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the optimisation of pharmacy service performance within the busy departments of the Medicine Management team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered pharmacy technician with an accuracy checking certificate.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritisation skills and a commitment to high‑standard patient care.
• Willingness to progress professionally through additional relevant training.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full time (37.5 hours) with a rota that includes weekends, bank holidays and late nights.
• Flexible shift request system.

How to Apply

Applications are welcome from Pharmacy Technicians currently working in all settings. Please feel free to get in touch to organise a visit to our department.

Contact Details

For further details or to apply, contact:
Name: Cheryl Kelly
Job Title: Deputy Technical Services Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Employer Statement

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates of all nationalities and/or heritage.