Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

London Bridge Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

London Bridge Hospital seeks a Specialist Pharmacy Technician for its Pharmacy Team. This full-time position involves procurement responsibilities, ensuring stock availability and IT system management in a highly regarded hospital setting. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Corporate staff discount

Qualifications

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Hospital Pharmacy purchasing experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing all pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical stock.
• Manage out of stock items, research and source alternatives.
• Oversee Pharmacy IT systems related to ordering and stock control.

Skills

Good spoken and written English

Education

Pharmacy NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: SpecialistPharmacy Technician (Procurement)
Site: London Bridge Hospital, Central London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Shift times: 9am -5.30pm plus EDC (Includes lates and Weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

We're looking for a Specialist Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at the 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. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

The Specialist Pharmacy Technician is responsible for purchasing all pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical stock across the campus. You will manage out of stock items, research and source alternatives and effective communicate progress to colleagues. You will oversee the management of the Pharmacy IT systems relating to ordering, receipting and stock control.

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:

Pharmacy NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Hospital Pharmacy experience

Hospital Pharmacy purchasing experience

Good spoken and written English

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 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.