Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 23 July 2026

Job summary
The post holder will participate in the provision and development of the Pharmacy service to all wards and departments in the Trust in accordance with current Medicines Management agenda.

The post holder will undertake pharmacy technician duties in the Dispensary and on the wards/departments at Warrington and Halton Hospitals and to other units with a service level agreement with Pharmacy

The post holder will contribute to the management of a safe system for the supply of emergency drug boxes and stock items at Warrington & Halton Hospital.

The post holder will be an accredited BTEC dispensing pharmacy technician checker with appropriate experience and knowledge to undertake the role of a BTEC dispensing checking pharmacy technician providing final checks on dispensed products on the wards and in the Dispensary.

Main duties of the job
Provide Pharmaceutical information and advice to prescribers, other healthcare professionals and patients at a level appropriate to their knowledge, skills and understanding. See attached job description for main duties of the role

About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

• Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
• Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Details
Date posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 370-AST6PHA-1609
Job locations: Warrington and Halton Hospital NHSFT, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the provision and development of the Pharmacy service to all wards and departments in the Trust in accordance with current Medicines Management agenda. The post holder will undertake pharmacy technician duties in the Dispensary and on thewards/departments at Warrington and Halton Hospitals and to other units with a service level agreement with Pharmacy . FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GPhC

Registration
Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Checker
Essential

• Accredited Checking Technician

Experience
Essential

• At least 12 months demonstratable experience and knowledge as a band 4 Pharmacy Technician or above

Desirable

• Demonstratable knowledge and experience as a Pharmacy Technician

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address: Warrington and Halton Hospital NHSFT, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Pharmacy Technician
Katrina Jackson
katrina.jackson5@nhs.net
01925662025