Bank Pharmacy Technician

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team on a flexible bank contract. The role involves supporting pharmacy services, managing stock levels, and contributing to patient care. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services. The position offers competitive rates, training opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance. This is an ideal role for individuals seeking flexibility in their work schedule while making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Weekly payment

Free uniform

Access to pension and discounts

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Ability to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Experience with procurement of pharmaceutical stock.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage stock levels of medicines.
• Assist in the procurement of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Provide administrative support to pharmacy operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good team player

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

Job description

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our bank who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. As a key member of the team, you will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines.

Main duties of the job

• Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
• Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes
• Provide general administrative support to the department
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Job responsibilities

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our bank who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. As a key member of the team, you will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. A Bank contract at Spire Healthcare is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospital. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work.

• To provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
• Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes
• Provide general administrative support to the department
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.

Who we're looking for

• Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required
• Excellent communication skills
• Good team player
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment however community experience is considered

We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all)
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
• Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required

Experience

• None
• It would be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment however community experience is considered

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.