Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Technician at a renowned hospital in London. This role offers you the chance to work with a dedicated team, providing essential pharmacy services across various specialist units. You'll gain invaluable experience while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications. With a focus on employee wellbeing and career progression, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care. Be part of a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Investment in training and development

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registration with GpHC is required for this role.
• Experience in a hospital setting is crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and issue prescription medicines to patients.
• Manage stock control and ensure safe distribution of medications.

Skills

Strong relationship building skills

General knowledge of drug therapy

Experience working in a hospital environment

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmacy

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Meditech IT system

Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England
NW8

Pay Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 10 Mar 2025

Closes 9 Apr 2025

Job Description

Role: Pharmacy Technician
Location: The Wellington Hospital, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09.00am-17.30pm (plus rota weekends and bank holidays)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

We're looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC. The Wellington covers a number of specialist units including ICU, Gynaecology, CCU/HDU, Cardiac Treatment, and Digestive Health. Joining this team can give you experience and exposure to these different areas and experts within these fields.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service that consistently meets the needs of all service users across the Wellington Hospital (North, South and Platinum Medical Centre sites) and affiliated services at Golder's Green and Elstree Outpatient Centres. You will contribute to the day-to-day running of the Pharmacy and will report to the Senior Pharmacy Technician with support from Head Technician and/or Pharmacists.

Job Responsibilities:

• The successful post holder will accurately dispense and issue prescription medicines, including controlled drugs to inpatients, outpatients, and patients offsite across the Wellington Hospital and various outpatient centres.
• As an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), the postholder will be expected to accuracy check prescriptions according to the ACPT policy. As an Omnicell user, the post holder will produce and analyse stock discrepancy reports and actively promote cost-effective purchasing, distribution, storage, and stock control. In addition, the role will manage and maintain IV fluids, medical gases, and stock shortages and ensure that these are managed safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• The successful post holder may need to also undertake basic procurement duties and become a proficient user of the Meditech electronic health solution IT system.
• The post holder will ensure that processes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner for our patients. They will also ensure implementation of procedures and be responsible for updating and reviewing policies and procedures relevant to patient services activities as well as participate in the educating and training of the team.
• You will also provide support within distribution by fulfilling stock and top-up orders for the wards and theatres efficiently and accurately according to hospital policy and protocol using the Meditech IT software system for stock transfer and charging.

What you'll bring:

• Strong relationship building skills
• Registration with GpHC
• NVQ3 in Pharmacy or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
• General knowledge of drug therapy
• Experience of working within a hospital environment
• Knowledge of Meditech (desirable)
• Experience of Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.