Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicine Management

London Bridge Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Medicines Management. Located in Central London, this role involves managing a technician-based medicines optimisation service and supporting the training of pharmacy assistants. Candidates must be registered with GPhC and have prior hospital pharmacy experience. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Staff discounts and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Experience in running medicines management services.
• Ability to support training and development of trainee technicians.

Responsibilities

• Run a technician-based medicines optimisation service.
• Maintain the SACT e-Prescribing portfolio.
• Support the training of pharmacy assistants.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Knowledge of Medicines Management

Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy

Job description

Role: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management

Location: HCA at UCH, Central London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with contribution to weekend shifts on rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our team at our HCA at UCH Grafton Way Building. Based in London’s medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, the Senior Pharmacy Technician will work with the Lead for Medicines Management & Patient Services and the Lead Pharmacist(s) for Haematology & Oncology. The role involves running a technician-based medicines optimisation/management service and maintaining the SACT e-Prescribing portfolio. The post holder will have responsibility for various elements within medicines management/optimisation and will support the training and development of trainee technicians/pharmacy assistants.

What you’ll bring:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Knowledge of Medicines Management
• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression and prioritize employee wellbeing.

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be eligible for benefits such as:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contributions
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Staff discounts and flexible benefits

Culture and values:

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyone can bring their full selves to work.

Reasonable adjustments:

We support flexible working and reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs, ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process and workplace.