Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

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

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to oversee the Aseptic unit and ensure high-quality care in our Oncology Service. Candidates must have a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and at least 2 years of experience in a busy hospital setting. The role offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit and managing the workflow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the Aseptic unit and all staff within the unit.
• Aid in the set-up of new medicines that have come on the market.
• Deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service.

Skills

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills/PTTP (or equivalent)

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at the our Private Care at Guys site, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care.

Main duties of the job

Location: London Bridge Hospital, Private Care at Guys, Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 0900-1730 with contribution to lates and Saturday 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 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 Lead Pharmacy Technician 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 Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will be working closely with our Pharmacists, Technicians and assistants, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring smooth running of the Aseptic unit and all the staff currently working within the unit. This is to ensure all chemotherapy is made within a timely manner and to deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service. You will be required to aid in the set-up of new medicines that have come on the market for manufacturing, environmental monitoring in line with QA and QC regulations and be vital in line management and the training and development of rotational technicians.

Qualifications

• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills/PTTP (or equivalent)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit and manging the workflow

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.