Dedicated Hospital Pharmacy Technician Required at Sterling Cross Ltd

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in East London is seeking a Hospital Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy services team. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the GPhC. Responsibilities include dispensing medicines, providing patient counselling, and supporting automated systems in the hospital. This full-time role offers a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and health support services.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Essential registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services.
• Desirable to have experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the pharmacy team for patient safety.
• Manage dispensing and medicine counselling.
• Support implementation of automated medicines systems.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Skills

Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Company: Sterling Cross Ltd

Location: East London (E2 8FF)

Job Type: Permanent • Full time

Posting Date: 22 January 2024 • Closing Date: 21 February 2024

Salary: £30,279 to £33,116 per year

Summary: A renowned provider of acute and community healthcare in vibrant East London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the team in their hospital-wide pharmacy services. With a recent “Outstanding” CQC rating and a commitment to exemplary healthcare, education, and research, the hospital is investing in both its people and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an experienced, forward-thinking team to ensure patients receive pharmacy care with the highest levels of safety and effectiveness.
• Rotate across the dispensary and distribution/procurement services; dispense medicines accurately.
• Provide medication counselling and maintain appropriate stores; offer effective medicines management services.
• Support the implementation of automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) in all clinical areas; participate in training for top-up services, maintenance, and supporting nursing staff using the new system.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Skills / Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians / equivalent qualification
• Essential: Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Desirable: Qualification as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Desirable: Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Retail/leisure/travel offer & discount schemes
• Health and lifestyle support, including occupational health services, discounted gym memberships, and complementary therapies
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including EAP & additional counseling services
• Reward and recognition schemes for long service & professional achievement
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle-to-work & season ticket loans
• Working carers support policy
• Subsidized meals & snacks on-duty
• Organisation-wide staff networks & events celebrating DE&I
• Flexible retirement & pre-retirement support
• And more!

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