Pharmacy Technician

Spire Healthcare Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discount platform

Wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide specialist technical services, support the medicines supply chain and contribute to safe, cost-efficient use of medicines.

Applicants should hold recognised pharmacy qualifications, have experience in a hospital setting, and be committed to ongoing professional development and infection control.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold approved pharmacy qualification(s) and be competent in pharmaceutical activities.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical department and administrative duties is expected.
• Mandatory training including infection control and health and safety competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and stock medicines.
• Deliver pharmaceutical care to meet patients’ health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist in data checking, charging and maintaining accurate records.
• Move and manage medicines and communicate about pharmacy activities.
• Develop knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Maintain health and safety and security of self and others.
• Adhere to policies and promote equality and rights.

Skills

MS Office

Data processing

Data checking

Stock control

Charging

Education

B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dispensing Technicians Certificate

S/NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Tools

MS Office

Stock control systems

Job description

Pharmacy Technician | Spire Hartswood Hospital | Brentwood | Permanent | Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Spire Hartswood Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a full time, permanent basis.

Duties and responsibilities

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. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.

• Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients’ health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist in assessing people’s health and wellbeing within the context of their medicines.
• Movement and management of medicines.
• Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines.
• Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of services
• Monitor and maintain health and safety and security of self and others.
• Contribute to quality improvement.
• Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

Who we’re looking for

• B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, City & Guilds of London Institute – Dispensing Technicians Certificate, Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
• Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
• Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
• Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
• Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. stock control, charging and labelling
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
• Data processing skills

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

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

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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. 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