Pharmacy Technician (Bank)
The Priory Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Priory Hospital in Birmingham is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team in thePharmacy department.
This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:
* 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.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Good communication and teamwork abilities.
* Experience in ward-based or clinical pharmacy support.
* Understanding of medicines management systems or electronic prescribing.
* Previous experience in private healthcare or multi-specialty settings.
* Involvement in audit, service improvement, or staff supervision.
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
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