Pharmacy Technician

JR United Kingdom; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in Surrey is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves assisting in dispensary operations, managing stock, and providing medication counseling. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and motivated to deliver excellent patient care while developing their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private pension and medical insurance

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

On-site parking

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician, capable of working independently.
• Experienced in dispensary operations and patient counseling.
• Knowledgeable in pharmacy practice and medicines legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily dispensary operations and stock management.
• Dispense medications and provide patient counseling.
• Train staff on pharmacy systems and maintain safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)

Job description

Location: Ashtead Hospital, Surrey
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Ashtead Hospital, Surrey
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About Ashtead Hospital:

Ashtead Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals, serving the community since 1984. Located on the edge of Ashtead Village (postcode KT21 2SB), it is accessible via the A24 between Leatherhead and Epsom, just two miles from Junction 9 of the M25.

We provide high-quality healthcare to self-pay/insured and NHS patients, offering diagnostic and surgical treatments including:

• Full diagnostic and endoscopy procedures
• Orthopaedic surgery (including spinal treatment)
• Pain management services

Our investment in state-of-the-art technology ensures safe, modern patient care.

About the Role:

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed pharmacy technician to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate is a registered pharmacy technician, organized, resourceful, with excellent time management, and proactive in contributing to our team. Applications from hospital, community, or other pharmacy sectors are welcome, especially those seeking new experiences or skill development. Accredited Checking Technician and Medicines Management trained candidates are encouraged to apply; relevant post-qualification courses are available through our training providers.

This is a full-time role, but part-time or job share options may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Pharmacy Manager and Deputy in daily dispensary operations
• Lead development of a new theatre ordering process and support stock management
• Dispense outpatient, discharge, and inpatient medications using our pharmacy system (JAC/CMM)
• Provide patient and carer medication counseling as appropriate
• Manage stock levels, expiry checks, and ensure stock rotation
• Supervise controlled drug checks and report discrepancies
• Coordinate stock ordering, receipt, and reconciliation
• Maintain Accredited Checking Technician status and perform prescription accuracy checks
• Train staff on pharmacy systems and procedures
• Identify service improvement areas and implement changes
• Ensure high standards of dispensing practice and safety procedures
• Participate in performance measurement, audits, and recruitment

Main Duties:

• Support clinical and operational medicine management
• Reconcile medicines and counsel inpatients
• Manage medicines distribution and stock in hospital departments
• Participate in special projects, such as drug use in theatres
• Procure and receive medicines, including unlicensed drugs
• Provide dispensing services for inpatients and outpatients
• Ensure accurate billing

Candidate Requirements:

• GPhC registration or current Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician status
• Desirable: Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
• Knowledge of pharmacy practice, medicines legislation, and computer systems
• Experience in dispensary, pharmacy purchasing, and patient counseling
• Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable
• Strong communication, prioritization, time management, and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexi leave options, private pension, private medical insurance, life assurance
• Training, development, on-site parking, staff restaurant, employee assistance, cycle scheme, Blue Light Card

Join Us:

If qualified and ready to contribute to a patient-first hospital team, apply now. We value your skills and support your development.

We care. Our culture, "The Ramsay Way," emphasizes our people as our greatest asset. We support the UK Armed Forces and Reservists, holding a Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We promote equality of opportunity and conduct background and DBS checks for this position.

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