Pharmacy Technician

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Department on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate should have a B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent, along with experience in a pharmaceutical setting. The position involves providing exemplary support within the pharmacy, ensuring quality improvement, and managing medicines safely. Competitive salary and benefits package includes 35 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical department is essential.
• Competency in a range of pharmaceutical activities and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care to meet patients' health needs.
• Manage and move medicines within the pharmacy.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety measures.

Skills

Pharmaceutical activities

Data processing

Communication

Infection control

Education

B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences

S/NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Tools

MS Office

Stock control software

Job description

Overview

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Department on a full‑time, permanent basis. We would also consider a trainee registered technician.

Main duties

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.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, operating 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 in the prevention and control of HCAI with line manager guidance.

Qualifications

• 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
• We would also consider a trainee reg technician
• 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 the 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

Experience

• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
• Hospital or community experience welcome to apply

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), employer and employee pension with flexible retirement options, Spire for You reward platform with discounts and cashback, free Bupa wellness screening, private medical insurance, life assurance and free onsite parking.

Closing date

Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.