Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Leeds. This full-time, permanent role involves providing exemplary technical support to the pharmacy department, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines, and contributing to the development of services. The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, promoting health and well-being while adhering to professional standards. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care and advancing their pharmaceutical expertise.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Discount and cashback for retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical department and administrative duties.
• Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the pharmacy department and manage medicines.
• Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care and assessing patient needs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Communication skills

Data management

Infection control

Health and safety competencies

Education

B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences

City & Guilds Dispensing Technicians Certificate

S/NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Tools

MS Office

Stock control systems

Job description

Pharmacy Technician | Full Time | Permanent | Leeds | LS8

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

Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region’s largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week.

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, 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, stock control, charging and labelling.
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice.
• Maintains interest in current pharmaceutical developments.
• English language to IELTS 7.0.

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.
• 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.