Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the region seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team. This role involves supporting pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and strong attention to detail. Join a supportive team and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Must be NVQ Level 3 qualified in Pharmacy Services and registered with GPhC.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Maintain records and manage stock levels.
• Provide accurate instructions and counselling to patients regarding their medication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commitment to patient safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary Services

Working for Liverpool Hospital Group you will be based at Aintree University Hospital, which is the Major Trauma Centre for Cheshire and Merseyside.

Are you an experienced and dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking to make a real difference in patient care?

Our Pharmacy department is looking for motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join our dynamic hospital pharmacy team.

What You'll Do

• Support Pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications.
• Ensure accurate and timely medication delivery to wards and departments.
• Maintain records, manage stock levels, and uphold strict regulatory compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services. Students due to qualify in the next 3 months are welcome to apply.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive healthcare team.
• Gain access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts patient outcomes

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out dispensing of prescriptions, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, in‑patient and out‑patient prescriptions in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.
2. Participate in the daily stock check process, adjusting stock level as per local procedures and escalating significant discrepancies to the Senior Technical Team.
3. Participate in the daily “stock to‑follows” processes; processing to‑follow dispensing and liaising with stores staff for ordering and out‑of‑stock medicines.
4. Co‑ordinate dispensing teams ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation on critical medicines.
5. Accuracy check, assemble items e.g. cardiac arrest boxes and controlled drugs after satisfactory completion of the departmental competency training programme.
6. Co‑operate in staff rotation within the pharmacy departments of the Trust including the Aseptic Department and out‑patient area (site specific).
7. Observe the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and assist in ensuring that work carried out in the department is in accordance with these and any other recommendations which may be issued from time to time by the Department of Health or Medicines Inspectorate.
8. Assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels in accordance with the policies that are in force, in the section of pharmacy in which (s)he is currently employed and assist in ensuring correct storage and turnover of stock to maintain quality and potency.
9. Provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments, orders received into the pharmacy and regular audits of the accuracy of computer and paper records.
10. Answer telephone and face‑to‑face queries of a routine or technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
11. Liaise with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
12. Ensure appropriate instructions, demonstrations and counselling of patients with regard to their drug therapy is offered and delivered in a professional manner as advised or directed by the supervising pharmacists and according to the prevailing departmental policies and procedures.
13. Dispense clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol, ICH GCP guidelines and European Directive under the direction of the clinical trials technician/pharmacist (site specific).
14. Act as a role model for student technicians and other members of technical and support staff.
15. Provide mentoring, induction and training of student technicians, pre‑registration pharmacists, dispensing assistants and any other relevant members of the pharmacy team.
16. Attend appropriate training courses for technicians, encourage other staff to undertake further training and participate in such training schemes as necessary to keep relevant pharmaceutical clinical and technical knowledge up to date.
17. Assist in the receipt and issue of goods in the pharmacy and check delivery notes and invoices if required.
18. Participate in ward based stock audits under the direction of the Senior Technical Team.
19. Co‑operate in the operation and development of computerised systems of stock control and medical speciality costing.
20. Participate in pharmacy objectives set by the Trust, the National Patient Safety Agency, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection, the Department of Health (including the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency) and others to meet clinical governance targets, develop patient care, improve clinical outcomes and ensure compliance with all standards expected for hospital pharmacy services and the interface between primary and secondary care.
21. Undertake Continuing Professional Development to keep pharmaceutical clinical and technical knowledge current, ensure best practice and comply with requirements for entry on the pharmacy technician register.
22. Observe the regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
23. Undertake any other related duties, which may be required.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026