Rotational Pharmacy Technician | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Texas; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Technician for a rotational role. The position involves dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control across the Wirral hospitals and off-site units, with emphasis on technical dispensing.

You will advise patients and carers on medicines and contribute to the training of junior staff. The rotation includes dispensary, satellites and aseptic services, with hours of 37.5 per week, mainly 9am–9pm, plus

Qualifications

• Training and support will be provided for those new to the environment.
• Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Precision and accuracy are crucial in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical service, focusing on dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control.
• Provide advice to patients and carers regarding medicines supply and use.
• Participate in training of junior staff and rotation programme (dispenser, satellites, aseptic services).
• Work 37.5 hours per week, with shifts 9am–9pm weekdays and 9am–5pm weekends/bank holidays 1–2 per year.

Description du poste

Rotational Pharmacy Technician | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Take the next step in your pharmacy career at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. We are seeking motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technicians eager to embrace new challenges and advance their skills!

Our busy department fosters a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is key. Although previous hospital experience is advantageous, comprehensive training and support will be provided for those new to the environment. A recent dispensary restructure has created exciting career progression.

Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach, genuine enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills. Precision and accuracy are crucial, especially in a fast-paced environment. We need team players who can organise their workload efficiently.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Joy Harwood (Deputy Team Leader – Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.

The postholder will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and off site units belonging to the Hospices served by the Pharmacy Department with particular emphasis on the technical aspects of dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control of medicines.

They will provide advice to patients and carers regarding the supply and use of medicines.

They will participate in the training of junior members of staff.

Participate in the technician rotation programme which currently includes dispensary, pharmacy satellites and aseptic services. (see JD for full role)

Posts are 37:30 hours per week worked between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 1-2 per year.

Working for your Organisation

WUTH Pharmacy has been recognised as a high performer by NHSE and CQC. We are a large department, employing 95 pharmacists and 47 MMTs alongside excellent support staff. We deliver services to the acute hospital and primary care networks (PCN).

We are highly innovative department; recently winning, or shortlisted for national awards within surgery, antimicrobial stewardship and PCN.

We are proud of our approach in maximising staff satisfaction and developing staff to reach their full potential. Staff satisfaction scores are high and we proactively seek feedback regularly to continue to improve.

We have a strong focus on training and development opportunities via a range of qualifications and a proactive process for appraisal and personal development planning.

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician opportunity available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Friday 20 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Rotational Pharmacy Technician | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Upton, CH49 5PE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

Summary

Take the next step in your pharmacy career at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. We are seeking motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technicians eager to embrace new challenges and advance their skills!

Our busy department fosters a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is key. Although previous hospital experience is advantageous, comprehensive training and support will be provided for those new to the environment. A recent dispensary restructure has created exciting career progression.

Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach, genuine enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills. Precision and accuracy are crucial, especially in a fast-paced environment. We need team players who can organise their workload efficiently.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Joy Harwood (Deputy Team Leader – Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.

The postholder will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and off site units belonging to the Hospices served by the Pharmacy Department with particular emphasis on the technical aspects of dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control of medicines.

They will provide advice to patients and carers regarding the supply and use of medicines.

They will participate in the training of junior members of staff.

Participate in the technician rotation programme which currently includes dispensary, pharmacy satellites and aseptic services. (see JD for full role)

Posts are 37:30 hours per week worked between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 1-2 per year.

Working for your Organisation

WUTH Pharmacy has been recognised as a high performer by NHSE and CQC. We are a large department, employing 95 pharmacists and 47 MMTs alongside excellent support staff. We deliver services to the acute hospital and primary care networks (PCN).

We are highly innovative department; recently winning, or shortlisted for national awards within surgery, antimicrobial stewardship and PCN.

We are proud of our approach in maximising staff satisfaction and developing staff to reach their full potential. Staff satisfaction scores are high and we proactively seek feedback regularly to continue to improve.

We have a strong focus on training and development opportunities via a range of qualifications and a proactive process for appraisal and personal development planning.

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician opportunity available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Friday 20 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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