Senior Pharmacy Technician - Patient services

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Patient Services. You will manage core pharmacy operations, oversee Automated Dispensing systems, and provide training to pharmacy staff. The ideal candidate is a registered technician with experience in a hospital setting. This role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including private healthcare, pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with a valid certification.
• Accredited Checking Technician status is essential.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage core pharmacy functions including dispensary and stock control.
• Oversee Automated Dispensing cabinets (Omnicell).
• Participate in monitoring and reporting of KPIs.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician

Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services | 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: Permanent. Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits).

Posted 18 Sep 2025. Closes 18 Oct 2025.

Job Description

We are 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 regarded as an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our campus that houses several centres of excellence from Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Patient Services, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy operations, including dispensary, stock control, inventory management, medicines distribution and Automated Dispensing cabinets (Omnicell).

You will be involved in continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs).

You will play a central role in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs).

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care, build a career you can be proud of, and work in conditions that support your health and wellbeing.

What you'll bring

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

Responsibilities

• Operate across core pharmacy functions including dispensary, stock control, inventory management and medicines distribution
• Manage and oversee Automated Dispensing cabinets (Omnicell)
• Monitor and report on KPIs; participate in QIPs
• Provide training and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and PTPTs

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), with service-based increases and buy/sell options
• Private healthcare insurance
• Private pension contribution
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and other flexible benefits
• Discounts with retailers and access to flexible health protections

Culture and Equal Opportunity

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and strive for excellence while promoting sustainable practices. We are committed to reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements where needed during recruitment and employment.