Pharmacy Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Purchasing & Stores section, using EMIS and Omnicell systems to ensure safe, efficient ordering and stock control across Mersey and West Lancashire sites.

You will supervise staff, manage rotas, participate in governance, CPD, ACT accreditation, and contribute to a modern, patient-centered pharmacy service with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Maintain GPhC registration and uphold high professional standards.
• Keep CPD up to date, supporting long-term career development.
• Attend study days and courses to ensure skills remain current.
• Provide training and supervision for pharmacists and student technicians.
• Support delivery of a cost-effective service and responsible resource management.
• Participate in audits and research projects to shape service development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GPhC registration and uphold high professional standards.
• Keep CPD up to date, supporting long-term career development.
• Attend study days and courses, ensuring your skills remain current.
• Provide training and supervision for pharmacists and student technicians.
• Assist in improving stock management and procurement processes.
• Support the rollout of digital ordering and invoicing within the department.

Skills

Staff supervision

rota management

Digital systems

Communication

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

EMIS system

Omnicell robot

Omnicell cabinets

Job description

Support the daily running of the Purchasing & Stores section, gaining experience in staff supervision and rota management. Use the EMIS pharmacy system to manage efficient ordering, developing strong digital and procurement skills aligned with national and regional contracts. Share timely updates on product shortages and supply changes, helping shape clear communication pathways across the department. Assist in sourcing safe, suitable alternatives when contracted items are unavailable, building confidence in problemsolving and supplier liaison. Take an active role in reviewing contract changes, contributing to continuous improvement and valuebased procurement. Work with the Procurement & Stores Manager to ensure unlicensed medicines are purchased safely and in line with best practice. Support the purchasing for safety policy, promoting modern, safetyfocused procurement principles. Assess and release unlicensed medicines from quarantine, strengthening your knowledge of governance and quality assurance. Provide wardbased technician support when required, expanding your clinical exposure and patientfacing experience. Maintain CPD and ACT accreditation, supporting your professional growth and future career progression. Help develop and optimise digital systems, including the Omnicell robot, Omnicell cabinets and EMIS reporting. Support the rollout of electronic ordering and invoicing, contributing to the departments digital transformation. Assist in managing drug recalls following MHRA notifications Promote patient safety and efficiency, playing a key role in a modern, forwardthinking pharmacy service. Undertake staff appraisals and objective reviews, developing leadership and peoplemanagement skills. Act as an Accredited Checking Technician across Mersey and West Lancashire sites, enhancing your checking and dispensary expertise. Participate in latenight, weekend and bankholiday rotas, supporting a reliable 7day service.

Clinical & Professional Responsibilities

Maintain GPhC registration and uphold high professional standards. Keep CPD up to date, supporting your longterm career development. Attend study days and courses, ensuring your skills remain current. Complete training and assessments to maintain competency across all duties. Ensure safe storage and security of medicines in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements, supporting safe practice across the Trust.

Teaching & Training Responsibilities

Provide training and supervision for pharmacists and student technicians, developing your teaching and mentoring skills.

Financial Responsibility

Support delivery of a costeffective service, contributing to responsible resource management.

Research & Audit

Participate in audits and research projects, helping shape service development and innovation.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust