Pharmacy Assistant in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: Depending on experience £26,209 per annum pro rata to £27,837 per annum pro rata
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Job description
Job summary
The PharmaC team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals who are looking for a new challenge, the next step in their Pharmacy career, or just something different.You will be joining a diverse and professional team, who take pride in providing a high quality and efficient medicines supply service to the Trust, to ensure that patients receive the best care. You will be involved in many different aspects of supplying medicines.You will need great communication, accuracy and organisational skills. You will need to follow strict procedures and instructions carefully; dealing with queries and issues promptly and escalating when necessary. You will also need accurate record keeping and IT skills.Pharmacy
Experience
is desirable, but full training is provided. We can offer plenty of opportunities for development and progression to those who have demonstrated excellence in the service of our patients.
Experience
in customer services, stock and inventory management or medicines procurement is desirable, but the ability to learn quickly and work accurately important.You must have a good level of education, having a minimum of a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science at Grade C or above.These posts will be based at our Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site, but you may be required travel to work at other PharmaC sites as required.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Assistant 40 hours per week at PharmaC inthe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre LiverpoolMain Duties:Perform all aspects of medicinal stock management duties, including ordering, receiving, distribution, dispensing, selling, stock taking, date checking and destruction.Follow all departmental and Trust wide procedures.Understand limits of responsibility, and appropriately escalating any issues or queries when needed.Maintaining accurate and safe storage of medicines in line with regulations.Communicating with colleagues, other healthcare professionals, customers, patients and relatives in a clear and professional manner, ensuring accuracy of information at all times.Work towards, achieve and maintain Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification.
About us
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the UK's leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across the region. Our specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool is supported by our sites in Wirral, at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and the Aintree Hospital site.CPL (as subsidiary of CCC) deliver excellent care to the people we serve and are looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust takes an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard Children, young people and Adults.Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check before employment can commence. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
Depending on
Experience
£26,209 per annum pro rata to £27,837 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
158-25-211-PHAC-A
Job location
sPharmaC @ The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust65 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolL7 8YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYPlease refer to
Job description
and
Person Specification
for
Details
.
Salary
information: initial starting point £26,209 per annum pro rata moving to £27,837 per annum upon one years' service and successful appraisal.PLEASE NOTE: there is a two part assessment and interview process for this role.Initial interview invitation will be for a standardised numeracy and literacy test. If successful at this stage you will be invited to a second formal interview session within approximately 7 to 10 days.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
for
Details
.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential5 GCSE or equivalent - grade C or above including Maths, English AND Science.DesirableHolds Pharmacy Assistant qualification (Level 2 Equivalent) accredited by the GPhCHolds Medicines Counter Assistant qualificationKnowledgeEssentialDemonstrated use of IT equipment and software in a workplace or collegeDesirableAwareness of Pharmacy regulations and procedures in the UK
Experience
Essential
Experience
working to procedures
Experience
of customer serviceDesirable
Experience
of stock management
Experience
in pharmacy services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
working to procedures
Experience
of customer serviceDesirable
Experience
of stock management
Experience
in pharmacy services
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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
The PharmaC team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals who are looking for a new challenge, the next step in their Pharmacy career, or just something different.You will be joining a diverse and professional team, who take pride in providing a high quality and efficient medicines supply service to the Trust, to ensure that patients receive the best care. You will be involved in many different aspects of supplying medicines.You will need great communication, accuracy and organisational skills. You will need to follow strict procedures and instructions carefully; dealing with queries and issues promptly and escalating when necessary. You will also need accurate record keeping and IT skills.Pharmacy
Experience
is desirable, but full training is provided. We can offer plenty of opportunities for development and progression to those who have demonstrated excellence in the service of our patients.
Experience
in customer services, stock and inventory management or medicines procurement is desirable, but the ability to learn quickly and work accurately important.You must have a good level of education, having a minimum of a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science at Grade C or above.These posts will be based at our Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site, but you may be required travel to work at other PharmaC sites as required.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Assistant 40 hours per week at PharmaC inthe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre LiverpoolMain Duties:Perform all aspects of medicinal stock management duties, including ordering, receiving, distribution, dispensing, selling, stock taking, date checking and destruction.Follow all departmental and Trust wide procedures.Understand limits of responsibility, and appropriately escalating any issues or queries when needed.Maintaining accurate and safe storage of medicines in line with regulations.Communicating with colleagues, other healthcare professionals, customers, patients and relatives in a clear and professional manner, ensuring accuracy of information at all times.Work towards, achieve and maintain Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification.
About us
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the UK's leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across the region. Our specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool is supported by our sites in Wirral, at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and the Aintree Hospital site.CPL (as subsidiary of CCC) deliver excellent care to the people we serve and are looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust takes an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard Children, young people and Adults.Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check before employment can commence. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
Depending on
Experience
£26,209 per annum pro rata to £27,837 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
158-25-211-PHAC-A
Job location
sPharmaC @ The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust65 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolL7 8YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYPlease refer to
Job description
and
Person Specification
for
Details
.
Salary
information: initial starting point £26,209 per annum pro rata moving to £27,837 per annum upon one years' service and successful appraisal.PLEASE NOTE: there is a two part assessment and interview process for this role.Initial interview invitation will be for a standardised numeracy and literacy test. If successful at this stage you will be invited to a second formal interview session within approximately 7 to 10 days.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
for
Details
.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential5 GCSE or equivalent - grade C or above including Maths, English AND Science.DesirableHolds Pharmacy Assistant qualification (Level 2 Equivalent) accredited by the GPhCHolds Medicines Counter Assistant qualificationKnowledgeEssentialDemonstrated use of IT equipment and software in a workplace or collegeDesirableAwareness of Pharmacy regulations and procedures in the UK
Experience
Essential
Experience
working to procedures
Experience
of customer serviceDesirable
Experience
of stock management
Experience
in pharmacy services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
working to procedures
Experience
of customer serviceDesirable
Experience
of stock management
Experience
in pharmacy services
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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
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To work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. Here are some of the key skills and qualifications that can help you succeed in this role:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with customers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Customer Service Skills: A friendly and helpful attitude is important for providing excellent service to patients and customers, as well as addressing their needs and queries.
3. Attention to Detail: Since accuracy is vital in dispensing medications and managing prescriptions, having a high level of detail orientation is necessary.
4. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and keep the pharmacy organized is essential for efficiency.
5. Basic Mathematical Skills: A good understanding of basic mathematics is important for measuring dosages and handling prescriptions accurately.
6. Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team with pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to ensure smooth operations.
7. Computer Skills: Proficiency in using pharmacy management systems and general computer software for record-keeping and inventory management.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address issues that may arise during the dispensing process and provide solutions effectively.
Knowledge:
1. Pharmaceutical Terminology: Familiarity with medication names, dosages, and uses, as well as basic knowledge of pharmacy operations.
2. Health and Safety Regulations: Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and protocols, including those related to handling medications.
3. Customer Privacy: Awareness of confidentiality and data protection laws related to patient information.
Qualifications:
1. Educational Background: While formal qualifications might not always be required, a minimum of GCSEs in subjects like English and Mathematics is often preferred.
2. Training Programs: Completing a pharmacy assistant training course or an apprenticeship can enhance your prospects. Some employers may offer on-the-job training.
3. Experience: Prior experience in a healthcare or customer service setting can be beneficial but is not always mandatory.
Personal Attributes:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Being understanding and considerate toward patients who may be dealing with health issues.
2. Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality in handling patient information.
3. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to various situations and changes in a fast-paced environment.
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