Senior Pharmacy Technician - Bank

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Saxon Clinic Milton Keynes, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Senior Pharmacy Technician for bank shifts. You will support preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines across clinical areas and supervise junior staff.

This role is an “as and when required” bank position to cover busy periods and leave absence. Applicants should be GPhC-registered with hospital pharmacy experience and strong medicines management knowledge.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC registration.
• Experience in hospital/healthcare pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of medicines management and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard technical support in preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medicines across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre areas.
• Support ward-based services including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and discharge preparation.
• Oversee daily work of pharmacy staff, allocate tasks, and manage workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medicines management

Stock control

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

The Saxon Clinic Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes 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 a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Provide a high standard of technical support in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medicines across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre areas.
• Support ward-based services such as stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and discharge preparation.
• Oversee the daily work of pharmacy technicians, assistants, and trainees, supporting task allocation and workflow management.
• Lead on stock control, ordering, and inventory systems to ensure continuous availability of medications.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and health & safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy, nursing, and medical teams to ensure smooth delivery of medicines and services.
• Maintain GPhC registration and complete all relevant CPD requirements.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Strong knowledge of medicines management, stock control, and technical pharmacy services.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff effectively.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate. “Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare