Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
Join PharmaC (The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd) at Alder Hey Children's Hospital as a Pharmacy Technician, contributing to cancer care by delivering pharmaceutical services to patients across Merseyside. This role involves dispensing specialist medicines, managing stock, and performing accuracy checks. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff, provide patient counselling, and maintain accurate records. The position offers career development opportunities, including the Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification.
Essential criteria
- UK Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification, or equivalent Pharmacy Technician qualification recognised by the GPhC, or expected to complete course within 3 months of application.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician (or pending registration if currently a Pre Registration
- Willingness to work towards Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification, if not already held.
Desirable criteria
- Established qualification in workplace supervision (e.g Buttercups level 2 or level 3 supervisor)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow and systems of work
- Knowledge of dispensing handling and counselling of chemotherapy and cytotoxic medicines
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow in a hospital setting
- IT literacy, especially in the use of Pharmacy Stock Control systems
- Significant post qualification experience
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- UK Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification, or equivalent Pharmacy Technician qualification recognised by the GPhC, or expected to complete course within 3 months of application.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician (or pending registration if currently a Pre Registration
- Willingness to work towards Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification, if not already held.
- Established qualification in workplace supervision (e.g Buttercups level 2 or level 3 supervisor)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow and systems of work
- Knowledge of dispensing handling and counselling of chemotherapy and cytotoxic medicines
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow in a hospital setting
- IT literacy, especially in the use of Pharmacy Stock Control systems
- Significant post qualification experience
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,316 – £33,752 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 4d
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Job summary
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician eager to make a difference in cancer care? Join Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd @ Alder Hey Children's hospital and help deliver exceptional pharmaceutical services to patients across Merseyside.
Why Choose Us?? Impactful Work - Play a vital role in providing high-quality medicines and services to cancer patients.? Career Development - Gain experience in dispensing specialist medicines, stock management, and complex orders. We also offer the Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification for eligible candidates who do not already hold this certification.? Supportive Team - Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence and compassionate care.? Work/Life Balance - We are committed to supporting work-life balance, we welcome discussions about flexible working patterns where possible to accommodate childcare and other personal commitments
What We're Looking For:? Qualifications - UK qualified and GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pre-Registration Technician nearing completion of a Level 3 qualification (within next 3 months).? Skills - Strong communication, attention to detail, organisational ability, and IT proficiency.? Flexibility - Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, able to handle queries and escalate issues when needed.
This role is mainly based at our Alder Hey site but you may be required to
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