Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care Centre. The role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services and requires registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as well as experience in a hospital environment. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a £5,000 welcome bonus for qualified candidates.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Comprehensive range of flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Required registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Level 3 qualifications.
• Experience in a hospital setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a comprehensive pharmacy service.
• Contribute to the operation of the pharmacy.
• Report to the Senior Pharmacy Technician.

Skills

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

General knowledge of drug therapy

Experience in hospital environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science

BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

Knowledge of Meditech

Experience of Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

Location: The Christie Private Hospital, Manchester

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Rotation - Covering 08:00- 18:00 plus rota weekends and bank holidays

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

Were looking for a Pharmacy Technician (Acute Care and Oncology) to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care Centre, rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Currently the worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care, The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team they will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service which consistently meet the needs of all service users. You will contribute to the day to day running of the Pharmacy and will report to the Senior Pharmacy Technician with support from Lead Pharmacy Technician.

About us

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. Thats the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues were creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

Job responsibilities

• Role: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology)
• Location: The Christie Private Care Centre, Manchester
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive (dependent on skills & experience) which includes late shift, on-call and weekend services allowance).

If you are interested in this role or would like further details please contact me directly for a confidential chat. [e-mail]

For a limited time, we are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus to experienced Pharmacists who apply directly and successfully join our team (T&Cs apply).

Were looking for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology) to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care Centre, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Currently the worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care, The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.

Person Specification

Experience

• 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 youll bring:
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science and BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent qualification with underpinning knowledge.
• General knowledge of drug therapy
• Experience of working within a hospital environment (essential)
• Knowledge of Meditech (desirable)
• Experience of Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets (desirable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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