Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered or soon-to-be registered Pharmacy Technician to join the department on a full-time basis, and be part ofour well established, friendly Pharmacy team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. In doing so you will also be supporting a number of teams within Pharmacy, including the dispensary and medicines management ward technicians.
We're looking for an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional and department development.
You'll get the opportunity to mature your dispensary and leadership skills, expand your clinical knowledge in cardiology and thoracic medicine and be supported throughout.
Main duties of the job
Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.
The General working pattern is 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day period, with usual working hours 8:45am till 5pm Monday to Friday and that will include weekend and bank holiday working,
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortic surgery.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Per annum (banding based on experience)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-CLIN-7493248
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Lane
Liverpool
L14 3PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To co-operate in the provision of patient focused pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the technical aspects of ordering, dispensing, issuing, distribution and stock control of medicines.
Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management. Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To co-operate in the provision of patient focused pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the technical aspects of ordering, dispensing, issuing, distribution and stock control of medicines.
Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
• Working in dispensary, prioritising work

Desirable

• Ward work experience (e.g. checking Patients Own Drugs)
• Experience of counselling patients on anticoagulant therapy and Amiodarone

Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services

Desirable

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good Communication and computer skills
• Able to organise time

Desirable

• Can demonstrate initiative

Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Projections professional image
• Available to work of a weekend and to participate in Bank Holiday working

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
• Working in dispensary, prioritising work

Desirable

• Ward work experience (e.g. checking Patients Own Drugs)
• Experience of counselling patients on anticoagulant therapy and Amiodarone

Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services

Desirable

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good Communication and computer skills
• Able to organise time

Desirable

• Can demonstrate initiative

Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Projections professional image
• Available to work of a weekend and to participate in Bank Holiday working

Skills Required