Job Summary
Working Full Time: 37.5 hours per week. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, hardworking registered Technicians to join our expanding Pharmacy Team. Technicians are motivated and keen to develop their skills as part of an integrated team. Qualified staff are expected to have a positive work ethic, be flexible and reliable.
Hospital experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to further their skills by completing a BTEC level 4 ACT Qualification. There will be opportunities to work on wards within the main hospital, performing top‑ups and ordering medications for inpatients.
High levels of accuracy are essential, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. We are looking for individuals who are confident, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and can use their own initiative to provide a safe and effective service to our patients.
Dispensary based duties will include preparation, dispensing, and supply of medications to a variety of patients. Technicians will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to counsel patients effectively. We expect our Technicians to cooperate with all Pharmacy Staff in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service under the direction of Senior Pharmacy Management for all patients treated by The Countess of Chester Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
* Accurately and efficiently dispense prescriptions, including unlicensed and named‑patient medication, oral cytotoxic medication, controlled drugs and patient’s own medication in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice and current medicines legislation.
* Input and maintain accurate computer and register records for controlled drugs, unlicensed drugs and named‑patient medication according to departmental procedures.
* Dispense clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol, ICH GCP guidelines and European Directive under the supervision of the clinical trials technician or pharmacist.
* Calculate formulae for all extemporaneously prepared medicines using manual methods in accordance with safe dispensing practice and standard operating procedures.
Employment Details
Date posted: 04 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 210‑2026‑44
Job locations: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with appropriate underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent)
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
* CPD portfolio inline with GPhC requirements
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Pharmacy
Desirable
* Thorough understanding of policies and procedures
* Good understanding of hospital pharmacy & experience
Equal Opportunities
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We are offering a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk/check-uk-visa website. We will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules.
Legal Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
Website: https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx
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