Pharmacy Technician

• Support daily management of the Purchasing & Stores section, including staff supervision and rota coordination.
• Manage ordering through EMIS in line with national, regional and local contracts.
• Communicate product shortages and supply issues promptly to colleagues.
• Assist in sourcing safe and appropriate alternatives when contracted items are unavailable.
• Support safe procurement and quarantine release of unlicensed medicines.
• Maintain accurate stock control, including expiry monitoring and compliance with GDP/WDA standards.
• Support the use and optimisation of Omnicell automated systems and the efficient running of the stores environment.
• Participate in audits, stock checks, supplier liaison and quality improvement activities within Procurement & Stores.

• Support the daily running of the Purchasing & Stores section, gaining experience in staff supervision and rota management.
• Use the EMIS pharmacy system to manage efficient ordering, developing strong digital and procurement skills aligned with national and regional contracts.
• Share timely updates on product shortages and supply changes, helping shape clear communication pathways across the department.
• Assist in sourcing safe, suitable alternatives when contracted items are unavailable, building confidence in problemsolving and supplier liaison.
• Take an active role in reviewing contract changes, contributing to continuous improvement and valuebased procurement.
• Work with the Procurement & Stores Manager to ensure unlicensed medicines are purchased safely and in line with best practice.
• Support the purchasing for safety policy, promoting modern, safetyfocused procurement principles.
• Assess and release unlicensed medicines from quarantine, strengthening your knowledge of governance and quality assurance.
• Provide wardbased technician support when required, expanding your clinical exposure and patientfacing experience.
• Maintain CPD and ACT accreditation, supporting your professional growth and future career progression.
• Help develop and optimise digital systems, including the Omnicell robot, Omnicell cabinets and EMIS reporting.
• Support the rollout of electronic ordering and invoicing, contributing to the departments digital transformation.
• Assist in managing drug recalls following MHRA notifications
• Promote patient safety and efficiency, playing a key role in a modern, forwardthinking pharmacy service.
• Undertake staff appraisals and objective reviews, developing leadership and peoplemanagement skills.
• Act as an Accredited Checking Technician across Mersey and West Lancashire sites, enhancing your checking and dispensary expertise.
• Participate in latenight, weekend and bankholiday rotas, supporting a reliable 7day service.

• Keep CPD up to date, supporting your longterm career development.
• Attend study days and courses, ensuring your skills remain current.
• Complete training and assessments to maintain competency across all duties.
• Ensure safe storage and security of medicines in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements, supporting safe practice across the Trust.

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Essential

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Essential

• BTEC, NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent
• Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Desirable

• BTEC accredited checking qualification or equivalent recognised by the dept or willing to work towards within 12 months of starting employment

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment
• Experience of dispensing for discharge and medicines management

Desirable

• Experience in using the EMIS pharmacy computer system
• Knowledge of LEAN principles

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health care professionals
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Good administration skills including accurate record keeping

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills

Essential

• Ability to participate in the department rota for 7 day working
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades