Hospital Pharmacy Technician (SACT) – 9-Month PT

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Job summary

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for a 9‑month fixed-term contract, 22.5 hours per week. The role requires GPhC registration, NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills, and SACT experience. Duties include dispensing medicines, supplying wards and theatres, supporting discharge planning and ward-based reconciliation. Circle Health Group offers up to £38,950 FTE with benefits.

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

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

SACT experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

GPhC registration for Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for a 9‑month fixed-term contract, 22.5 hours per week. The role requires GPhC registration, NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills, and SACT experience. Duties include dispensing medicines, supplying wards and theatres, supporting discharge planning and ward-based reconciliation. Circle Health Group offers up to £38,950 FTE with benefits.