Senior Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Maternity/Paternity pay

Staff discount

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Lister Hospital in Chelsea, part of HCA UK, is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join its dedicated Pharmacy team. You will provide high quality, patient-focused services and oversee core pharmacy operations including dispensing, medicines management, stock control and ward top-ups.

This full-time role is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave until December 2026, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Saturday with weekend/Bank holiday rota.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with hospital experience preferred.
• Accredited Checking Technician status is essential.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core pharmacy operations, including dispensing, medicines management and stock control.
• Support ward top-up and medicines distribution across clinical areas.
• Contribute to audits, KPIs and Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs).
• Provide training and mentorship to specialist and junior technicians and assistants.

Skills

GPhC registration

Accredited Checking Technician

Hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Role: Senior Pharmacy Technician

Location: The Lister Hospital, Central London

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

Contract Type: Temporary Contract to cover Maternity leave until December 2026

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at The Lister Hospital currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

The Lister Hospital, located in Chelsea has consistently provided care and treatment in London for over 30 years. We offer access to leading consultants from London's top teaching hospitals and contemporary treatment, with several highly specialised units including fertility, gastroenterology medicine and orthopaedics and surgery.

With 60 beds across three floors, we offer a specialised service, bespoke to our patient's needs. Our six-bed critical care unit provides dedicated specialised care to seriously ill patients with a range of surgical or medical conditions. Within the Pharmacy department there is a small team of 10 who cover many areas for the hospital. It has a high turn over of outpatient requirements covering Surgical. ITU, Medical, Urgent Care and also the Lister Fertility Clinic.

As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will provide high quality, patient focused, operational pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.You will have oversight of all aspects of the core pharmacy operations, which may include dispensary, medicines management, pharmacy procurement, stock control, medicines distribution and ward top-up and patient services.

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 specialist and junior technicians as well as assistants.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician ( essential )
• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy ( essential )

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're 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

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fa