Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible bank shifts

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Hampshire Clinic is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team on a bank basis, covering shifts as required. The role involves dispensing and preparing medicines, supporting wards and departments, and working with pharmacists to ensure safe use of medicines.

The ideal candidate holds GPhC registration, NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills, hospital pharmacy experience, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail, organisation, and

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent).
• Experience in hospital/healthcare pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock across all areas of the pharmacy and clinical units.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries, ensuring secure and correct storage of medicines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Bank)
Hampshire Clinic
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Hampshire Clinic is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in the pharmacy department.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock across all areas of the pharmacy and clinical units.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries, ensuring secure and correct storage of medicines.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy, visit the company careers page.”

About Us

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen.
We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.