Pharmacy Technician- Accuracy Checker

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United States

Sefton

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL. With us, you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realizing your true ambitions and aspirations.

Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician to join our developing team of pharmacy staff serving Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.

This follows a significant investment in Pharmacy services by the Trust to improve medicines management and optimization for all our patients throughout their hospital stay.

Interviews for this position will be held on 10th March 2025

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at either Southport District General or Ormskirk District General, but the ability to travel to all hospitals within the Trust is essential. Duties will include Technician Ward based services, Accuracy Checking, inpatient, outpatient and ward-based dispensing, stock control, Aseptic preparation, ordering and supply of medicines.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements: BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, S/NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent and a Northwest Framework Accredited Checking qualification or equivalent.

Working for our organization

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BTEC / NVQ LEVEL III in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (or equivalent)
• Professional Registration with the GPhC
• BTEC in Accuracy Checking (Northwest framework)
• ECDL (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
• Commitment to Continual Professional Development
• Self-motivating and flexible

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.

Additional Information

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.