Pharmacy Technician at Spire Healthcare Group plc

Brentwood, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical care, Dispensing, Stock management, Data checking, Charging, Labelling, Infection control, Health and safety, Data processing, Communication, Accountable practice, MS Office

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Pharmacy Technician | Brentwood | Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 Hours per week Spire Hartswood Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a full time, permanent basis. Duties and responsibilities To provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency. * Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients’ health and wellbeing needs. * Assist in assessing people’s health and wellbeing within the context of their medicines. * Movement and management of medicines. * Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines. * Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents. * Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others. * Contribute to the development and implementation of services * Monitor and maintain health and safety and security of self and others. * Contribute to quality improvement. * Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights. * Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI. Who we're looking for * B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, City & Guilds of London Institute – Dispensing Technicians Certificate, Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent * Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department. * Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging * Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification. * Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies. * Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences * Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities. * Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. stock control, charging and labelling * Demonstrate principles of accountable practice * Data processing skills Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options * Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers * Free Bupa wellness screening * Private medical insurance * Life assurance * Free onsite parking Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. “Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.” For further information please contact carly.dack@spirehealthcare.com [carly.dack@spurehealthcare.com] Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician will provide specialist technical services to support the pharmacy department and hospital medicine stocking. Responsibilities include managing medicine movement, maintaining accurate computer records, and ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care.