Go back
We Are With You

Pharmacy Technician (Ref: 0059ZA)

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team at our excellent service in Wigan and Leigh.

Main duties of the job

You'll be joining a dedicated, compassionate team of people whose purpose is to keep our clients safe while they work with us to get back to where they want to be. Medication can be a really important part of that journey and your skills and expertise will be vital to ensure we provide the correct medicine and that it is used safely and in the most effective manner. Managing our use, control and storage of medicines and their associated stationary is an essential part of the role. You'll be asked for your input into how we develop these services and educate our frontline teams to maintain high quality service provision and build an ever better offering for the future.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,570 to £30,187 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1752500994-UK0HI

Job locations

Wigan

Wigan

WN1 1HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing expert medicine management, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of care. Your expertise will support clients on their recovery journey. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you. If using your pharmaceutical skills and knowledge to support our clients and develop our frontline teams sounds good to you, then we hope you'll read on to learn more about this opportunity. You will be compassionate and motivated, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and staff. All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Advert Closing Date: 4th August A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing expert medicine management, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of care. Your expertise will support clients on their recovery journey. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you. If using your pharmaceutical skills and knowledge to support our clients and develop our frontline teams sounds good to you, then we hope you'll read on to learn more about this opportunity. You will be compassionate and motivated, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and staff. All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Advert Closing Date: 4th August A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
    • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services BTEC Pharmacy Technician (or equivalent)

    Experience

    Essential

    • To successfully carry out this role you will need:
    • evidence of your continuous professional development
    • at least 2 years post-qualification experience of working in a pharmacy environment
    • experience of providing medicine related advice to clients/carers
    • experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
    • knowledge of controlled drugs regulations
    • be organised, able to prioritise well and deal with unexpected demands on your time
    • to be comfortable using IT and gathering, monitoring and analysing data
    • good oral and written communication skills
    • be able to work alone but also recognise when to refer in line with your personal/professional limitations
    • able to travel to different locations as and when required
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
    • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services BTEC Pharmacy Technician (or equivalent)

    Experience

    Essential

    • To successfully carry out this role you will need:
    • evidence of your continuous professional development
    • at least 2 years post-qualification experience of working in a pharmacy environment
    • experience of providing medicine related advice to clients/carers
    • experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
    • knowledge of controlled drugs regulations
    • be organised, able to prioritise well and deal with unexpected demands on your time
    • to be comfortable using IT and gathering, monitoring and analysing data
    • good oral and written communication skills
    • be able to work alone but also recognise when to refer in line with your personal/professional limitations
    • able to travel to different locations as and when required

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Wigan

    Wigan

    WN1 1HR


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Wigan

    Wigan

    WN1 1HR


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Abby Hadfield

    abigail.hadfield@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    15 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £24,570 to £30,187 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1752500994-UK0HI

    Job locations

    Wigan

    Wigan

    WN1 1HR


    Privacy notice

    We Are With You's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)