Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Circle Health; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for bank shifts in their Pharmacy department. The role involves dispensing medications, supporting patient care, and participating in ward activities. The ideal candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in healthcare settings. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £14.50, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately.
• Supply medications to wards and departments.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Participate in ward-based activities and patient counselling.
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

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:

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.


• Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and liaising with clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.


• 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.


• Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with clinical areas.

Qualifications

• 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.

Location & Salary

Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification). 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.

In Dorchester 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. The Winterbourne Hospital.