Pharmacy Technician (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics. We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team in the Pharmacy department on a bank basis, covering busy periods and staff leave.

This role requires registration with the GPhC, hospital pharmacy experience, and a focus on accurate dispensing, patient counselling, and collaboration with the clinical

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.
• Experience in Oncology is desirable.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Hospital pharmacy experience

Oncology experience (desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

GPhC registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Mount Alvernia Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £23.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford 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.
• 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.

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.
• Experience in Oncology is desirable.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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