Job summary
This post is part time - 30 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicatedPharmacy Technicianto join our friendly, high-profile pharmacy team at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This unique post covers bothmental health and community care pharmacy serviceswithin CWP West Cheshire, offering exceptional variety and professional development.
You will work closely with our specialist pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across both Neighbourhood Careand Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit, a specialist inpatient service for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy or up to a year after birth.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 21/04/2026 and the proposed interview date is 01/05/2026 or 08/05/2026
Main duties of the job
Undertaking clinical technical support to ward based services on Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit, neighbourhood care services which comprise of, community care teams, three GP practices and GP Out of hours services. Contribute to improvements in prescribing practice,antimicrobial stewardship and controlled drug monitoring. Maintaining safe, efficient stock control and minimise waste across the inpatient units and community settings. Investigate stock discrepancies and support cost-effective prescribing and usage trends.
Participate in medicines management audits across the inpatient unit, community and GP Out-of-Hour's settings. Work with staff to develop service specific medicines policies including patient Group Directives and Written instructions.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Applicants should be proactive, enthusiastic, able to work well within a team, have an interest in mental health particularly perinatal mental health as well as community care health services.
At CWP, we are committed to supporting your growth and development. You will be part of a welcoming service where your contribution directly supports good patient care ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. If you're looking for a rewarding new challenge within a forward-thinking, patient-focused pharmacy team, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B Tech/NVQ Level III in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited accuracy checking qualification for dispensed medicines or working towards
- Registered as practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
Desirable
- Medicines Management Qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good IT skills - Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail and web-applications
- Evidence of CPD
- Understanding of clinical governance related to the use of medicines and prescribing
Desirable
- Ability to write and present clear and accurate reports
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of ward based services
- Experience in training staff
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of primary care medicines management
- Project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B Tech/NVQ Level III in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited accuracy checking qualification for dispensed medicines or working towards
- Registered as practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
Desirable
- Medicines Management Qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good IT skills - Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail and web-applications
- Evidence of CPD
- Understanding of clinical governance related to the use of medicines and prescribing
Desirable
- Ability to write and present clear and accurate reports
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of ward based services
- Experience in training staff
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of primary care medicines management
- Project management
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.
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).
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.
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).
