Pharmacy Technician
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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached to this advert.
This is a permanent part-time position 22.5 hours over 3 days. There maybe some flexibility for the right candidate we can be discussed with the recruiting manager
Core working hours of the department are between 8:00 and 19:30. Shift patterns vary within these hours. There is also a requirement to work one Saturday or Sunday every five weeks (you'll then get a day off the following week) and one bank holiday a year. Weekend and Bank Holiday shifts have additional pay rates.
The role is based cross-site at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital dispensary.
Main duties of the job
- To effectively use all relevant pharmacy IT systems including EMIS, Omnicell and Pharmacy Web Tracker
- To carry out technical pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy service including dispensing and distribution of medicines.
- To plan and manage own workload and that of pharmacy technicians and assistants to ensure services are delivered in a cost effective and operationally efficient manner.
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To be involved in the delivery of training and development of colleagues including supporting with the competency assessment process.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. You help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
You will be joining a friendly Pharmacy team, who pride themselves by working to the values & behaviours they have said are important to them to deliver the best care and create a culture that describes the norms and expectations for others to follow - Patient Focused, Support Each Other & Embrace Improvement. If you are ambitious, self-motivated & enthusiastic, & these values resonate with you, then we would love for you to join our team and contribute to our award-winning services.
We are fully committed to providing agile and flexible working opportunities to balance work and life commitments outside of the standard shift patterns and hours. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview.
Following a thorough induction, you will be encouraged to develop your role following our professional development pathways. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet a range of healthcare professionals & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. This post is ideal for those wishing to develop their leadership and management experience.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
438-PB4914
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will also find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this post. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will also find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this post. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable
- APTUK member
- Accuracy checking qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all areas of Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge of medicines legislation and clinical governance
- IT and Computer systems
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with Pharmacy IT Systems including EMIS, Omnicell and Webtracker
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable
- APTUK member
- Accuracy checking qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all areas of Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge of medicines legislation and clinical governance
- IT and Computer systems
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with Pharmacy IT Systems including EMIS, Omnicell and Webtracker
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Dispensary Team Leader
Jenny Barnes
01772524425
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
438-PB4914
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
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