Closing date is 27 April 2026.
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Technical Officer
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, proactive in their own role, can communicate well and work accurately and efficiently to a high standard.
You will be based within the main dispensary at Whiston Hospital with rotation to our out‑patient centred pharmacy department at St Helens Hospital, where you will assist in the provision of a safe and effective dispensing service.
Duties will include routine labelling and dispensing of prescriptions for both inpatients and outpatients and Controlled drugs, the preparation of extemporaneous medicines, and involvement in the effective management of returned medicines from within the Trust. You will also take part in a rotation to work with our ward‑based Pharmacy Technicians to provide a ward based dispensing service.
You will need to take part in our weekend and evening ro tas providing a 7 day a week service to the Trust.
Current experience of working within a pharmacy setting, for example Hospital Community, Prison service etc. is essential and candidates must have completed an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and hold a recognised dispensing qualification.
A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate with other team members of the pharmacy staff aiming to provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the pharmacy departments of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist. Duties will include labelling, dispensing, stock rotation, storage, dealing with dispensary queries and patient counselling.
This post will be subject to a standard DBS (with barred list for Adults and Childrens disclosure).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Has completed a recognised dispensing qualification
Experience
* Experience working in a Pharmacy environment with demonstrable understanding of procedures gained through additional role‑based training up to NVQ level 3
* Experience of Working with computer systems
* Experience in using CMM/EMIS Pharmacy Computer System(s)
Skills
* Good verbal and communication skills both face to face and using telephones
* Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health professionals
* Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
* Good administration skills including record‑keeping
* Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able work under pressure
* Hardworking with a determination to overcome obstacles and understand the importance and context of the role
* Self‑motivated team player with the ability to motivate the team performance to achieve objectives
* Reliable and well organised with good time management skills
Other
* Ability to travel between hospital sites
* Present professional image/appearance
* Supportive of colleagues of all grades
* Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late and weekend working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum, pro rata
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