Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
The Cherwell Hospital - Banbury
Full Time - 37.5 hours
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join The Cherwell Hospital. The successful candidate will work within a team of Pharmacists and Technicians, providing support to the wider hospital team and patients.
The role
In this role, you will be an integral part of a team committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment, where your skills and expertise will be valued. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Procurement of medicines and medical devices, including unlicensed medicines
* Maintaining high standards of stock control and rotation
* Supervising daily stock level and expiry checks, making necessary adjustments
* Managing medicines invoicing according to Ramsay Guidelines
* Supporting staff development and training, and helping to streamline processes
* Assisting the pharmacy manager with medicines reconciliation
* Supporting audits within the pharmacy and hospital teams
* Providing ad hoc support to the sister hospital in Milton Keynes
* Supervising controlled drug checks and reporting discrepancies
* Reporting drug-related clinical incidents per hospital policy
* Developing and updating pharmacy procedures in collaboration with the pharmacy manager
Essential qualifications/criteria
* NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
* Open to candidates from hospital, community, or other pharmacy sectors eager to develop new skills
* Excellent communication skills, patient-focused
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
* Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
* Decisive with good initiative
* Passionate about delivering excellent care in a friendly environment
* Full driving license, able to commute to other Ramsay sites for training and procurement
Benefits
* 25 days leave plus bank holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options
* Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%
* Flexible shift patterns
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* Private medical cover (partner and dependants optional)
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Free training via Ramsay Academy
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised staff restaurant
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Blue Light Card Scheme
About us
The Cherwell Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care, provides clinical care to private, insured, and NHS patients. It features a 36-bed inpatient unit, day-case facilities, three theatres, and a Surgicube ophthalmic day care unit.
Ramsay Health Care UK is a global hospital group with 60 years of experience, operating in 11 countries. We are recognized for our strong NHS partnerships and commitment to high standards of care.
We value positive, proactive individuals who want to make a difference. We support ongoing training and development to ensure high-quality clinical care, patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
We care.
Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our culture, the Ramsay Way, which values our people as our most important asset. We are proud supporters of the UK Armed Forces and Reservists, holding the Silver Award from the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and this position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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