Pharmacy Technician 16 hours

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is inviting applications for a part-time Pharmacy Technician position in the Pharmacy Department. The successful candidate will contribute to the effectiveness and safety of pharmaceutical care, managing medicines and supporting patients' health needs. Applicants should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in a pharmacy setting. Benefits include generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
• Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities.
• Mandatory training in infection control and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist technical service to the pharmacy department.
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Establish communication about pharmacy activities.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Data processing skills

Training in infection control

MS Office proficiency

Education

B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences

City & Guilds of London Institute – Dispensing Technicians Certificate

Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3

Job description

Overview

Spire Norwich Hospital invites applications for a part‑time, permanent Pharmacy Technician in the Pharmacy Department.

Responsibilities

Provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas that stock medicines. Contribute to the safe, effective and cost‑efficient use of medicines.

• 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 e.g. data checking and charging.
• Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
• Mandatory training in infection control, health and safety and equipment and medical device competences.
• Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. stock control, charging and labelling.
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice.
• Data processing skills.
• Community Pharmacy Technician welcome to apply.

Benefits

• 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.

About Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is the largest independent hospital group in the United Kingdom, operating 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. We offer diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care with a focus on clinical excellence and patient well‑being.

We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive culture for all.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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

• Community or Hospital based experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date

We reserve the right to expire this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date once we have received sufficient applications.