Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician & Accuracy Checker

Merseywestlancs; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff development

Job summary

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is recruiting two permanent Pharmacy Technicians for ward-based accuracy checking at Whiston and St Helens sites. The role covers dispensing, medicines reconciliation, ward-based dispensing, and discharge counselling, with a 37.5 hour week and a 7-day rota.

You'll be registered with the GPhC, hold the required Level 3 Diploma or equivalent, and have experience in dispensing for discharge. The Trust supports development and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with GPhC registration or equivalent
• Experience in dispensing for discharge and medicines management preferred
• Experience with ward-based dispensing and accuracy checking

Responsibilities

• Final accuracy check of dispensed prescriptions
• Dispense prescriptions according to safe working practices
• Ward-based dispensing and medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling
• Stock control of dispensed medicines on wards and in clinics
• Participate in 7-day service rotas and flexible working where possible

Skills

Motivate team

Verbal communication

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organised

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians or GPhC recognised equivalent

BTEC professional diploma in dispensing checking or GPhC recognised equivalent

GPhC registered pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

Tools

JAC pharmacy computer system

LEAN principles

Job description

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is recruiting two permanent Pharmacy Technicians for ward-based accuracy checking at Whiston and St Helens sites. The role covers dispensing, medicines reconciliation, ward-based dispensing, and discharge counselling, with a 37.5 hour week and a 7-day rota.

You'll be registered with the GPhC, hold the required Level 3 Diploma or equivalent, and have experience in dispensing for discharge. The Trust supports development and flexible working where possible.