Overview
Spire Norwich Hospital invites applications for a part‑time, permanent Pharmacy Technician in the Pharmacy Department.
Responsibilities
Provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas that stock medicines. Contribute to the safe, effective and cost‑efficient use of medicines.
* 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.
* Mandatory training in infection control, health and safety and equipment and medical device 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.
* Community Pharmacy Technician welcome to apply.
Benefits
* 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.
About Spire Healthcare
Spire Healthcare is the largest independent hospital group in the United Kingdom, operating 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. We offer diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care with a focus on clinical excellence and patient well‑being.
We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive culture for all.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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
* Community or Hospital based experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date
We reserve the right to expire this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
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