Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview , please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.
Please note The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited operates independently with its own terms and conditions of employment and these are not reflective of NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment.
Job overview
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician eager to make a difference in specialist patient care? Join Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd and help deliver exceptional pharmaceutical services to patients across Merseyside.
Why Choose Us?
✔ Impactful Work – Play a 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 who do not already hold this certification.
✔ Supportive Team – Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence and compassionate care.
✔ Work/Life Balance – We are committed to supporting work–life balance, we welcome discussions about flexible working patterns where possible to accommodate childcare and other personal commitments
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, organisational 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 Clatterbridge Liverpool and Alder Hey sites but you may be required to attend our Liverpool and Wirral sites, for training, meetings or occasional cover.
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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.
The hours of work are between 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, with weekend and bank holidays on a rotational basis. Part time options can be discussed at interview
Working for our organisation
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 hospital in Liverpool is supported by our sites in Wirral, Alder Hey Children's Hospital and LUFHT. 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for full details.
Salary information: initial starting point £29,316 per annum (£14.09 ph), moving to £33,752 per annum (£16.23 ph) upon one years' service and successful appraisal.
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview via email. Please ensure you regularly check your emails following your application and let us know if you have any problems. If you would prefer for us to communicate with you in a different way contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 556 5176.
The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited is committed to promoting a flexible working environment supporting equality and diversity and the health and wellbeing of all our employees. The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited aims for a workforce demography representative of the community we serve.
The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre are proud to be a ‘smoke-free’ employer. Applicants should be aware that that if successful in gaining employment, adherence to the Smoking Policy is contractual and staff are not permitted to smoke either during working hours or when recognisable as an employee.
The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The company's values and behaviours support the The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Trust's Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'.
Pharmacy Technician in Liverpool employer: The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited
The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd offers an exceptional working environment for Pharmacists, situated in the state-of-the-art Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool. With a strong commitment to employee development, a supportive team culture, and a focus on delivering high-quality cancer care, this role provides unique opportunities for professional growth and involvement in innovative projects. Employees benefit from a flexible working environment that promotes equality, diversity, and well-being, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in patient care.
Contact Details:
The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited Recruitment Team
