Pharmacy Technician – SACT – 9 Months Fixed Term Contract

Circle Health Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family friendly policies

Staff discounts and rewards

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (SACT) on a 9 months fixed-term contract for 22.5 hours per week. The role includes dispensing, ward supply, and supporting discharge planning, with a focus on safe and timely medicines distribution.

GPhC-registered technicians with hospital experience, excellent attention to detail and good communication are essential. Flexible shift pattern and comprehensive benefits are offered by Circle Health Group.

Qualifications

• SACT experience is essential.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills are required.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in line with prescriptions and regulations.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres and outpatient departments.
• Assist discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and coordinating with clinical teams.
• Support ward-based activities: stock top-ups, medication reconciliation and patient counselling.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure safe medicines use at ward level.
• Identify and reduce medication waste via stock rotation and cross-team communication.

Skills

SACT experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - SACT - 9 Months Fixed Term Contract
Mount Alvernia Hospital
22.5 Hours & Fixed Term
Salary: Up to £38,950.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

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 aPharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department.

This is a parttime role for 22.5hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

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).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must have SACT experience.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.