Pharmacy Technician

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare scheme

27 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye check-up vouchers

Job summary

St John and St Elizabeth Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team in London. You will work across wards and the dispensary, dispensing for inpatients and outpatients, with opportunities for development and training.

The hospital values exceptional care, a charitable mission, and a supportive environment for staff. The role requires registration with the GPhC and experience in medicines management and stock control.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Medicines Management and Accredited Checking Technician qualifications
• NVQ3/BTEC in Pharmacy services or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC
• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Experience in stock control
• Experience counselling patients
• Good written and oral communication
• Pharmacy systems knowledge

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Dispensary Manager
• Procurement of medicines for use within the Hospital
• Receipt of orders
• Stocking according to SOPs
• Supplying stock to wards and departments
• Charging of medication supplied to end users
• Dispensing medicines under supervision of a Pharmacist
• Liaising with wards regarding stock and orders
• Patient counselling

Skills

Medicines management

Stock control

Patient counselling

Pharmacy systems

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/BTEC Pharmacy Services

GPhC registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Do you want to be part of a vibrant and dynamic team? The charitable St John and St Elizabeth Hospital is looking for a dedicated individual to take our recently extended service to the next level.

You will be an experienced Pharmacy Technician who has worked within a Hospital/community pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician will contribute to the accurate and efficient pharmacy service that our team currently provide to the wards and Dispensary, this will include dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and ward top ups. Opportunities for development and further training and excellent support provided.

St John and St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity; every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.

Am I the right person for this Pharmacy Technician role?

• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Medicines Management and Accredited Checking Technician qualifications
• BTec in Pharmaceutical Services or NVQ3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC
• Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy, ideally within a Hospital setting
• Experience of stock control
• Prior experience of counselling patients
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Pharmacy systems knowledge

What are the Responsibilities of this Pharmacy Technician role?

• Deputising for the Dispensary Manager
• Procurement of medicines for use within the Hospital
• Receipt of orders
• Putting away stock according to SOPs
• Supplying stock to wards and departments
• Charging of medication supplied to end users
• Dispensing medicines under the supervision of a Pharmacist
• Liaising with wards and departments regarding stock and orders
• Patient counselling

Why apply for this role?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• Free access to staff gym

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.