Description
Pharmacy Technician
North Downs Hospital, Caterham
Part-time, 24 hours a week across 5 days
North Downs Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Located within the M25, close to the centre of Caterham, the hospital opened in 1974 and currently has 15 bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and a daycase suite.
The role
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to work at North Downs Hospital. The post holder will work as the ‘Medicines Lead’ at North Downs, managing medicine procurement for the site and supporting the safe and effective management of stock. Working under the direction of the Pharmacy team at Ashtead Hospital, the post holder will work as a member of the wider health care professional team at North Downs to provide patient care and support delivery of the clinical governance agenda. We welcome applications from candidates with experience working in the secondary care or primary care sector (including community pharmacy).
What you’ll bring with you
1. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
2. We require you to have clear and confident communication skills, be patient focused and have at least 1-year post registration hospital pharmacy experience. A warm, considerate and empathetic character
3. A commitment to support individuals and assist as necessary with activities of daily living including personal care/therapy, social, emotional, and recreational needs and aspirations.
4. The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
5. Strong communication skills
6. Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment
7. A flexible and positive attitude
Benefits
8. Contributory pension scheme
9. Access to the Ramsay Academy – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
10. 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and plus the opportunity to buy/sell more
11. Flexible shift options
12. Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
13. Subsidised staff restaurant
14. Free uniform
15. Access to our employee Discount Programme
16. Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
17. Free DBS checking
18. Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards