Pharmacy Technician Manager

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Pharmacy Technician Manager to oversee the central dispensary operations across various sites. This role involves managing a team and ensuring efficient stock management and revenue targets. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantial hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in managing and leading a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the central dispensary facility across multiple sites.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels and achieve revenue targets.
• Provide training and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited Checker (ACPT)

GPhC Registration

Job description

We're looking for a Pharmacy Technician Manager to join our Pharmacy team at The Wellington Hospital currently rated "Good" by the CQC. The Wellington covers a number of specialist units including ICU Gynaecology CCU/HDU, Cardiac Treatment and digestive Health. Joining this team can give you experience and exposure to these different areas and experts within these fields.

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will manage the central dispensary facility which supports multiple sites across the Wellington Hospital (North, South and Platinum Medical Centre sites) and affiliated services at Golders Green and Elstree Outpatient Centres. The postholder will be line managing and working with a team of 10 Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to ensure all aspects of the core operations are delivered, including dispensary, purchasing, stock control and medicines distribution.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist youll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team the postholder will be responsible for inventory management across the Wellington sites and will work closely with other HCA wide Lead Technicians, procurement, and wider teams to ensure appropriate stock levels and that revenue targets are achieved. You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) and you will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

Person Specification

Experience

• Substantial hospital pharmacy experience (+5 years)
• Significant experience of managing and leading a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong initiative and commitment, with a can do attitude to work
• Good organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
• Accredited Checker (ACPT)
• GPhC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceCompetitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits