Hospital Pharmacy Tech - SACT (9-Month FTC) Part-Time

Circle Health Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bankhols

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department on a 9-month fixed term contract and 22.5 hours per week.

The role requires GPhC registration, hospital pharmacy experience, and SACT experience, with responsibilities including dispensing, preparing medicines, supporting discharge planning and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe use of medicines.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must have SACT experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and liaising with clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with clinical areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

SACT experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Circle Health Group's Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department on a 9-month fixed term contract and 22.5 hours per week.

The role requires GPhC registration, hospital pharmacy experience, and SACT experience, with responsibilities including dispensing, preparing medicines, supporting discharge planning and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe use of medicines.