Pharmacy Technician

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 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.

The hours of work are between 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, with weekend and bank holidays on a rotational basis. Part time options can be discussed at interview

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, Alder Hey Children's Hospital and LUFHT. 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.

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.

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