Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician & Accuracy Checker

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking two Permanent Pharmacy Technicians for Ward Based/Accuracy Checker roles based at Whiston or St Helens. The positions involve dispensing, medication histories, counselling and ward-based accuracy checks, with a 7-day rota.

You will maintain high standards, be registered with the GPhC, and participate in training, audits and service improvement activities across multiple sites, including cross-site rotations.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience dispensing for discharge and medicines management.
• Experience in using the JAC pharmacy computer system.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.

Responsibilities

• Final accuracy check dispensed prescriptions and one-stop dispensing on wards.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices.
• Provide ward-based one-stop dispensing, including histories, counselling, and discharge supplies.
• Participate in rota to provide a full 7 day service; weekend/on-call duties as required.
• Maintain stock control of dispensed medicines on wards/departments/clinics.
• Liaise with medical staff, pharmacists and other health professionals regarding medication issues.

Skills

Team motivation

Verbal communication

Stakeholder communication

Concentration under pressure

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or GPhC equivalent

BTEC professional diploma in dispensing checking or GPhC equivalent

Registered with GPhC

Tools

JAC pharmacy computer system

Job description

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking two Permanent Pharmacy Technicians for Ward Based/Accuracy Checker roles based at Whiston or St Helens. The positions involve dispensing, medication histories, counselling and ward-based accuracy checks, with a 7-day rota.

You will maintain high standards, be registered with the GPhC, and participate in training, audits and service improvement activities across multiple sites, including cross-site rotations.