Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team on an as-required basis. The role involves dispensing medicines, supporting ward-based activities, and ensuring safe storage and distribution of drugs.

You should be registered with the GPhC and hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills. Bank shifts are offered with an hourly rate up to £16.00, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital/healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

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

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Hospital pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

The Priory Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham 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 thePharmacydepartment.

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.

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