Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Pharmacy Technician for a permanent full-time position at The Wellington Hospital. As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, you will dispense medications, manage pharmacy operations, and contribute to patient care across various units. Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work culture make this a rewarding role for qualified professionals.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution increasing with service

Season Ticket Loan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Registration with GpHC is required.
• Experience in a hospital environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Meditech is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and issue prescription medicines to patients.
• Perform accuracy checks on prescriptions as an ACPT.
• Manage and maintain IV fluids and medical gases safely.

Skills

Strong relationship building skills

General knowledge of drug therapy

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmacy or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Meditech IT system

Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets

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, Cardia Treatment and digestive Health. Joining this team can give you experience and exposure to these different areas and experts within these fields.

A key member of the Pharmacy Team as such they will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service which consistently meet 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.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

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 (essential)

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. As a Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy you’ll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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About Us

Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients. Visit our careers page for more information.

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