Job Summary
This post is fixed term for 9 months.
For full information regarding responsibilities, required qualifications and experience please refer to the job description and person specification.
The post-holder will be obliged to participate in our seven day medicines supply service in line with the hours of operation.
Main duties of the job
Will participate in the medicines management 7-day supply service. The post holder will focus on delivering quality care to service users through the implementation of an efficient medicines management system, and in delivering the medicines optimisation strategy. The post holder will provide a service with a particular emphasis on the technical aspects of medicines management including dispensing, final accuracy checking, issuing and stock control of medicines, as well as medicines safety, supply and audit work. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly in line with the hours of operation.
About Us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
350-TWS7256374
Job locations
Medicines Management Building, Maghull Health Park
Liverpool
L31 1HW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To accurately and efficiently supply medication within Mersey Cares frameworks.2.To dispense and/or final accuracy check medicines, including high risk medicines, including cytotoxic medicines, clinical trial medicines, controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines, in accordance with departmental, regional and national standard operating procedures.3.To support monitoring the use of controlled drugs and highlight any concerns to the CDAO.4.To ensure that medication is dispensed, and final accuracy checked to meet agreed delivery times, and to minimise waiting times.5.Where appropriate, to prioritise prescriptions in line with departmental procedures, ensuring that ward/clinic staff are informed of any delay.6.To dispense and/or final accuracy check compliance aids, including blister packs, in line with departmental procedures.7.To provide technical information relating to medicines management services to doctors, nurses and other health professionals.8.To provide advice to service users and/or carers about medicines in an understandable and sympathetic manner.9.To liaise with relevant staff with regard to prescription interventions, e.g., missing details or unclear prescriptions or medication out of stock.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To accurately and efficiently supply medication within Mersey Cares frameworks.2.To dispense and/or final accuracy check medicines, including high risk medicines, including cytotoxic medicines, clinical trial medicines, controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines, in accordance with departmental, regional and national standard operating procedures.3.To support monitoring the use of controlled drugs and highlight any concerns to the CDAO.4.To ensure that medication is dispensed, and final accuracy checked to meet agreed delivery times, and to minimise waiting times.5.Where appropriate, to prioritise prescriptions in line with departmental procedures, ensuring that ward/clinic staff are informed of any delay.6.To dispense and/or final accuracy check compliance aids, including blister packs, in line with departmental procedures.7.To provide technical information relating to medicines management services to doctors, nurses and other health professionals.8.To provide advice to service users and/or carers about medicines in an understandable and sympathetic manner.9.To liaise with relevant staff with regard to prescription interventions, e.g., missing details or unclear prescriptions or medication out of stock.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent qualification with appropriate underpinning knowledge
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Technical Accuracy Checking Qualification
Desirable
NVQ A1 workplace assessor (or willingness to work towards)
Relevant medicines management qualification or accreditation, or willingness to work towards; or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
Ability to train others
Experience of working within pharmaceutical services
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Demonstrable experience of dispensing & accuracy checking
Experience of using electronic medicines management systems, including oversight of stock levels
Clear understanding of relevant legislation and guidance
Demonstrable evidence of commitment to self- development and CPD
Desirable
Demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
Experience of working on wards
Experience of working within an NHS organisation
Experience of supervising staff within a technical area of pharmacy services
Values
Essential
Continuous Improvement
Accountability
Respectfulness
Enthusiasm
Support
High professional standards
Responsive to service users
Engaging leadership style
Strong customer service belief
Transparency and honesty
Discreet
Change oriented
Skills
Essential
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and able to use initiative
Excellent communication skills: - written - verbal - listening
Good IT skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
Problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
Recognition of own limitations and ability to ask for support when necessary
Professional manner
Ability to travel between different sites
Customer care skills
To receive & manage telephone calls
Person Specification
Essential
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and able to use initiative
Excellent communication skills: - written - verbal - listening
Good IT skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
Problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
Recognition of own limitations and ability to ask for support when necessary
Professional manner
Ability to travel between different sites
Customer care skills
To receive & manage telephone calls
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medicines Management Building, Maghull Health Park
Liverpool
L31 1HW
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medicines Management Building, Maghull Health Park
Liverpool
L31 1HW
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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