Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a part-time basis. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications to patients. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work well under pressure will be invaluable assets to our team.
Responsibilities
* Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements
* Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution
* Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and liaising with clinical teams to ensure continuity of care
* Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope)
* Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level
* Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with clinical areas
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* To be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* To hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualification)
* To have experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting
* To possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* To have good communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package and a range of benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
* Non-contributory life insurance
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
About Us
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.