Job Description

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician eager to make a difference in cancer care? Join Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd 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.? Supportive Team - Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence and compassionate care.
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, organizational 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 Liverpool and Wirral sites, with occasional cover at other locations.
Make a difference. Apply today!
Main duties of the job
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.
Participate in general pharmacy duties Monday to Friday, with weekend and bank holidays on a rotational basis. This role is full time (40 hours) and the hours of work are 9am to 5:30pm.
About us
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 and on the Aintree Hospital site.
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. 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. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
28,379 to 32,674 a year 28,379 in first 12 months, then rising to 32,674 after PADR
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
158-25-228-PHAC
Job locations
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
65 Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached & Person Specification for full details.Salary information: initial starting point 29,114 per annum, moving to 32,324 per annum (upon one years' service and successful appraisal). Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached & Person Specification for full details.Salary information: initial starting point 29,114 per annum, moving to 32,324 per annum (upon one years' service and successful appraisal).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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

• Established qualification in workplace supervision (e.g Buttercups level 2 or level 3 supervisor)
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow and systems of work

Desirable

• Knowledge of dispensing handling and counselling of chemotherapy and cytotoxic medicines
• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow in a hospital setting

Experience
Essential

• IT literacy, especially in the use of Pharmacy Stock Control systems

Desirable

• Significant post qualification experience
• Hospital Pharmacy experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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

• Established qualification in workplace supervision (e.g Buttercups level 2 or level 3 supervisor)
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow and systems of work

Desirable

• Knowledge of dispensing handling and counselling of chemotherapy and cytotoxic medicines
• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary workflow in a hospital setting

Experience
Essential

• IT literacy, especially in the use of Pharmacy Stock Control systems

Desirable

• Significant post qualification experience
• Hospital Pharmacy experience

Skills Required