Senior Pharmacy Technician for Clinical Services

Integrated Care System; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Clinical Services. In this critical role, you will enhance patient safety through the management of medication procedures and mentoring staff within a collaborative healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, relevant educational qualifications, and a commitment to patient care and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experienced in a hospital dispensary setting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and auditing the Patients Own Medication (POM) scheme.
• Dispensing and checking medicines as per Trust policies.
• Mentoring pharmacy technicians and providing training.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician for Clinical Services

In this Band 5 role, you will play a key part in deliveringa comprehensive, efficient, and patient-focused pharmacy service across theTrust. Youll take the lead in developing and running our Patients OwnMedication (POM) scheme on identified wards, working closely with pharmacists,nursing teams, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will be varied and rewarding, including:

• Developing, maintaining, and auditing the POM scheme to enhance patient safety and experience.
• Dispensing, checking and issuing medicines in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Assessing patients own medicines for suitability and ensuring adequate supplies during their stay.
• Supporting and counselling patients about their medications under the guidance of pharmacists.
• Identifying prescribing or technical errors and escalating appropriately.
• Mentoring and managing pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers.
• Providing training to prescribers and pharmacy staff on our Meditech electronic prescribing system.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

Senior Pharmacy Technician for Clinical Services (Band 5)

Location: Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust Accountable to: Chief Pharmacist Responsible to: Technical Services Manager Contract: Permanent | Full-time

About the Role

In this Band 5 role, you will play a key part in delivering a comprehensive, efficient, and patient-focused pharmacy service across the Trust. Youll take the lead in developing and running our Patients Own Medication (POM) scheme on identified wards, working closely with pharmacists, nursing teams, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.

Your responsibilities will be varied and rewarding, including:

• Developing, maintaining, and auditing the POM scheme to enhance patient safety and experience.
• Dispensing, checking and issuing medicines in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Assessing patients own medicines for suitability and ensuring adequate supplies during their stay.
• Supporting and counselling patients about their medications under the guidance of pharmacists.
• Identifying prescribing or technical errors and escalating appropriately.
• Mentoring and managing pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers.
• Providing training to prescribers and pharmacy staff on our Meditech electronic prescribing system.

This role offers a mix of patient-facing clinical work, technical responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to service improvement projects and audit work.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking an individual who is:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Holds a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent qualification).
• Experienced working in a hospital dispensary setting.
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to patient safety, high standards, and continuous service improvement.

Ideally, you may also have:

• Accreditation in final accuracy checking (ACPT).
• Experience working on hospital wards.
• Skills in staff training or mentoring.

We value individuals who show empathy, attention to detail, initiative, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.

Why Join Us?

Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust is a centre of excellence, dedicated to providing outstanding specialist care in maternity, neonatology, gynaecology, and reproductive medicine. As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you will:

• Contribute to a friendly, supportive and highly professional environment.
• Play a vital role in improving patient care and safety.
• Have access to opportunities for professional development and further training.
• Participate in projects and service development work that make a real difference.

We embrace our Trust values:

• Care: We listen, show empathy, and care about our patients and colleagues.
• Ambition: We aim for the highest standards, even during challenges.
• Respect: We value differences, act professionally, and support each other.
• Engage: We involve people in service improvements and decisions.
• Learn: We reflect on outcomes and use evidence to shape better services.

Additional Information

• The post includes participation in weekend, Bank Holiday, early morning and evening rotas as per departmental arrangements.
• The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Confidentiality and data quality are essential; you must handle patient information responsibly and comply with all relevant legislation and Trust policies.

Ready to Apply?

If youre looking for the next step in your pharmacy career, want to help develop and deliver an essential clinical service, and thrive in a dynamic NHS environment, wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Holds a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent qualification).
• Experienced working in a hospital dispensary setting.
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to patient safety, high standards, and continuous service improvement.
• Accreditation in final accuracy checking (ACPT).
• Experience working on hospital wards.
• Skills in staff training or mentoring.

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.