Senior Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

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 pharmaceutical care to Cancer patients across Merseyside.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that prides itself on delivering high-quality 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.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are committed to excellence and compassionate care.

What you need:

• Qualifications: A valid Pharmacy Technician qualification, GPhC registration and valid current ACT certificate.
• Skills: Strong communication and organisational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in IT.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to changing situations, with the capability to handle queries and issues promptly, escalating when necessary.
• Professional Role model for other staff

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

You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with GPhC registration, and must hold a valid and current Accuracy Checking Technician certificate. You should ideally have at least 1 year post qualification experience.

Main duties of the job

Senior Pharmacy Technician: Full time - 40 hours per week

• Support Pharmacy Managers and Lead Technicians in the daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Dispense and accuracy check prescription medicines accurately and in compliance with departmental policies.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy assistants, trainees, and other staff.
• Provide specialised 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 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 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, AND a valid ACT certificate.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 registerbefore 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. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.