Role: Pharmacy Technician (Procurement)
Site: The Portland Hospital, London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with contribution to late duty (5pm-6pm) and Saturdays on a rota basis.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at the Portland Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. This is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare needs of women, children and their families. Our experienced team of over 600 consultants are supported by the latest in diagnostic technology including MRI, CT and interventional radiology scanners. The services include Maternity, Children's Health, Neonatal Medicine, Women's Health and Fertility Clinics.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician with previous hospital experience and a keen interest in procurement to further develop and specialise in this area. You will receive full training and support to build strong procurement expertise, gaining hands‑on experience across purchasing, stock management, and supply chain processes within a dynamic hospital environment.
The successful applicant will provide high quality, patient-focused pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users. You will be responsible for purchasing all pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical stock using both automated and manual systems, as well as managing all procurement-related tasks. In addition, you will oversee stock control and maintenance, contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the dispensary.
You will also be involved in continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), and act as a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs). Furthermore, you will provide training, education, and mentorship to specialist and junior technicians as well as assistants.
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:
1. NVQ 2/3 in Pharmacy, Btech or equivalent
2. Registration with GPhC
3. Prior hospital experience
4. Willingness to learn and adapt within a fast paced environment
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 Senior Pharmacy Technician at The Portland Hospital, you’ll be eligible for:
5. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
6. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
7. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
8. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
9. Group Life Assurance from day one
10. Critical illness cover
11. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
12. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
13. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
14. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
15. Unique and Individual:We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
16. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
17. Honesty, integrity and fairness:- We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
18. Loyalty, respect and dignity:We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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.
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