Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, capable person to join the Pharmacy Homecare team based at Aintree Hospital. You must be organised, flexible, with an eye for detail and excellent communication skills. The homecare team manages prescriptions for specialist medicines from 25 different teams in Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT). Full training in this specialist area of pharmacy is available.
Main duties
* Based at Aintree hospital, the homecare team manages prescriptions for specialist medicines from clinical teams based at LUHFT sites and the Walton Centre.
* Process invoices received from homecare providers; ensure accurate records are kept and payments are made through the hospital finance team to the homecare providers.
* Answer queries from patients, clinical teams and homecare providers to ensure medicines supplied by homecare delivery are safe, effective and supplied as requested by the patient’s specialist.
* For more information regarding the expected daily duties, please contact the office to discuss this.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group aims to improve the care we provide to patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital hosts elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Details for roles at Liverpool Women’s can be found on their careers page.
Details
Date posted: 06 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band: Band 3 | Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum | Contract: Fixed term | Duration: 9 months | Working pattern: Part-time | Location: Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL
Job description
Job responsibilities are as described in the attached Job Description and may be discussed with the office for further information. The homecare team processes invoices from homecare providers, maintains accurate records, and ensures payments are made through the hospital finance team. They also respond to queries from patients, clinical teams and homecare providers to ensure safe and appropriate provision of medicines.
Person specification
Qualifications – Essential
* GCSE or equivalent (including Maths and English) at grade C or above
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy equivalent with 2 years’ experience in pharmacy, OR 2 A levels (pass) plus demonstrable relevant experience
Experience – Essential
* Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
* Experience of working in a team
Desirable
* Experience of working in pharmacy with Pharmacy IT systems
* Experience of dispensing prescriptions or preparation of aseptic products
Skills – Essential
* Clear and accurate written communication
* Ability to use different IT applications
Knowledge – Essential
* Knowledge of procedures and practices across core pharmacy services
* Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
* Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication
* Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team
Additional information
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be sought as part of the appointment process. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered with all other applications. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Evidence of criminal records checks may be required for overseas applicants as part of visa requirements.
Employer details: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL. Website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/
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