Job summary To co-operate in providing a comprehensive, high quality and cost- effective pharmaceutical service for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust and its partners via service level agreements. To carry out technical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department underthe direction of the Team Leader for the area of practice. Adhere to policies andprocedures and deliver services in an efficient, courteous, and professionalmanner with the responsibility to develop new initiatives Main duties of the job Dispense prescriptions, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlleddrugs, in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions in accordance with the agreed safesystems of work practice. Participate in the daily stock check processed, adjusting stock level as per local procedures and escalating significant discrepancies to the Senior Technical Team Participate in the daily "stock to-follows" processes; processing to-follow dispensing and liaison with stores staff for ordering and out of stock medicines. Co-ordinate pharmacy support workers ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation. Check prescriptions if deemed competent to do so. To check stock items e.g. cardiac arrest boxes and controlled drugs after satisfactory completionof the departmental competency training programme About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of 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 was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. 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 a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to 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 in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience £29,114 Per Annum pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 287-BANK-15-25 Job locations University Hospitals of Liverpool Group Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities Rotate within the different sections of the pharmacy department including the dispensaries,aseptic department, wards, stores procurement and distribution, and out-patient areas (sitespecific) as required. Observe the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and to assist in ensuring that work carried out in the department is inaccordance with these and any other recommendations which may be issued from time to time bythe Department of Health or Medicines Inspectorate. Undertake special dispensing and manufacturing involving the use of aseptic techniques to a suitable standard in preparation ofsterile products in accordance with aseptic procedures and under the direction of the AsepticServices Manager. Undertake cytotoxic reconstitution and dispensing in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Aseptic Production Manual and in accordance with the criteria set out under COSHH regulations and Regional and National Standards. Provide a topping up service on wards for individual patient drug supplies under the directionof the Senior Technical Team and in accordance with procedures Job description Job responsibilities Rotate within the different sections of the pharmacy department including the dispensaries,aseptic department, wards, stores procurement and distribution, and out-patient areas (sitespecific) as required. Observe the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and to assist in ensuring that work carried out in the department is inaccordance with these and any other recommendations which may be issued from time to time bythe Department of Health or Medicines Inspectorate. Undertake special dispensing and manufacturing involving the use of aseptic techniques to a suitable standard in preparation ofsterile products in accordance with aseptic procedures and under the direction of the AsepticServices Manager. Undertake cytotoxic reconstitution and dispensing in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Aseptic Production Manual and in accordance with the criteria set out under COSHH regulations and Regional and National Standards. Provide a topping up service on wards for individual patient drug supplies under the directionof the Senior Technical Team and in accordance with procedures Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Registration with GPHC (or in application process) Experience Desirable Experience working in a hospital environment Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System Clinical Trial experience Ability to train staff Knowledge Essential Dispensing processes Pharmacy computer systems use Stock control procedures Desirable Modern hospital processes including those on wards Skills Essential Clear communication skills Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Professional approach to work and ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative Ability to motivate self and others Well organised and able to meet deadlines/targets Adapt to change Ability to identify and solve problems Excellent time management skills Desirable Prioritising dispensary workload Patient Counselling Extemporaneous dispensing Modern hospital processes including those on wards Other Essential Dispensing a varied range of medicines Desirable Managed a service development project Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Registration with GPHC (or in application process) Experience Desirable Experience working in a hospital environment Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System Clinical Trial experience Ability to train staff Knowledge Essential Dispensing processes Pharmacy computer systems use Stock control procedures Desirable Modern hospital processes including those on wards Skills Essential Clear communication skills Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Professional approach to work and ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative Ability to motivate self and others Well organised and able to meet deadlines/targets Adapt to change Ability to identify and solve problems Excellent time management skills Desirable Prioritising dispensary workload Patient Counselling Extemporaneous dispensing Modern hospital processes including those on wards Other Essential Dispensing a varied range of medicines Desirable Managed a service development project 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals of Liverpool Group Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)