Senior Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to manage core pharmacy operations and provide mentorship to staff. This full-time position requires prior hospital pharmacy experience and registration with GPhC. The role includes excellent benefits such as private health insurance and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy.
• Registered with GPhC.

Responsibilities

• Manage core pharmacy operations including dispensary and stock control.
• Conduct training and mentorship for pharmacy staff.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Stock control

Inventory management

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Patient Services team at The Harley Street Clinic currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient‑centred service across our world‑renown campus that houses several centres of excellence from Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

Location: The Harley Street Clinic, Central London

Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week Monday‑Friday with contribution to weekend and bank holiday shifts on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive depending on experience (with excellent benefits)

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you’ll 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 Senior Pharmacy Technician for Patient Services, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy operations, which includes dispensary, stock control, inventory management, medicines distribution and Automated Dispensing cabinets (Omnicell). You will be involved in the continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs). You will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs).

Experience

• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

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.