Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Join our team at Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd

Are you a passionate Pharmacy Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer? Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd is seeking a dedicated professional to join our exceptional team, providing top-tier pharmaceutical care to Cancer patients across Merseyside.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that prides itself on delivering high-quality medicines and services to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
• Professional Growth: Engage in diverse roles, from dispensing specialist medicines to maintaining stock and handling complex orders.
• For the right candidate, we offer the opportunity to complete the Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are committed to excellence and compassionate care.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: A valid Pharmacy Technician qualification and GPhC registration. We also welcome applications from Pre-Registration Technicians close to completing a Level 3 qualification (within the next 3-4 months).
• Skills: Strong communication and organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in IT and record-keeping.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to changing situations, with the capability to handle queries and issues promptly, escalating when necessary.

This post will be based across both our Liverpool and Wirral sites.

Main duties of the job

Your Responsibilities:

• Support Pharmacy Managers and Lead Technicians in the daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Dispense prescription medicines accurately and in compliance with departmental policies.
• Perform accuracy checks on dispensed medicines, where qualified.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy assistants, trainees, and other staff.
• Manage medicine stock appropriately and oversee over-the-counter sales under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist.
• Provide specialized counselling on medicines to outpatients.
• Maintain accurate Controlled Drug records and address discrepancies promptly.
• Support the maintenance of the departmental Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation.
• Process stock requests and place orders, including for complex aseptic products and specialist medicines.
• Address complex queries and supply issues, escalating as necessary.

Participate in general pharmacy duties Monday to Friday, with weekend and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

About us

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the UK's leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across the region. Our specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool is supported by our sites in Wirral and on the Aintree Hospital site.

CPL (as subsidiary of CCC) deliver excellent care to the people we serve and are looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.

This role requires an appropriate Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification AND registration with the GPhC. If you hold a Non-UK Pharmacy Technician qualification, please contact the GPhC directly to ascertain if your qualification is comparable to a UK qualification, and that you are eligible to register before applying. CPL is not registered to sponsor applicants who require a visa.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust takes an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard Children, young people and Adults.

Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check before employment can commence. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.