Pharmacy Technician

HCA HEALTHCARE UK; Soham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff discount

Staff wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Wellington Hospital in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our team at HCA UK, with exposure to ICU, Gynaecology, Cardiology and Digestive Health units.

As a core member of the pharmacy team, you will work under the guidance of Senior Pharmacy colleagues to deliver high quality, patient-focused pharmacy services, covering dispensary, procurement, stock control and ward top-up duties, while helping the department meet its KPIs.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is required.
• Experience in a hospital setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work across core pharmacy operations including dispensary, procurement, stock control and medicines distribution.
• Ward top-up services and supporting medicines administration.
• Contribute to KPIs and the continuous development of the pharmacy service.

Skills

GPhC registration

Hospital environment experience

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmacy or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity 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.

As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will work closely with the technical team, under the guidance of Senior Pharmacy colleagues, to provide high quality, patient focused, operational pharmacy services 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.

You will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy operations, which may include dispensary, pharmacy procurement, stock control and management, medicines distribution and ward top-up services.

You will play a key role in ensuring the department Key Performance Indicators are met and contribute to the continuous development of the pharmacy service.

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:

• Registration with GpHC
• NVQ3 in Pharmacy or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
• Experience of working within a hospital environment (essential)

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 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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