As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in managing the technical function of the Pharmacy Department. Under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Deputy Chief Pharmacist, you will help coordinate dispensary duties, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support the training and development of staff. This is a flexible role across multiple pharmacy locations, requiring a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering safe and effective care.
What you'll do
1. Manage daily workflow and workload in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician
2. Ensure patient-focused, responsive Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy services
3. Dispense, check, and counsel patients on prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards
4. Maintain accurate stock control and support billing processes
5. Implement and review SOPs to ensure compliance with GPh.C, RPS, MHRA, and Home Office regulations
6. Participate in audits, inspections, and service improvement initiatives
7. Support training and development of new staff and work placements
8. Maintain accreditation as a Checking Technician and contribute to CPD
9. Participate in rota duties including late shifts, Saturdays, and Bank Holidays
Qualifications and Skills
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPh.C)
* Accredited Checking Technician
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Competent IT skills and ability to work independently
* Organised, diplomatic, and assertive team player
* Evidence of continuing professional development
As a Clinician at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day.
The Cromwell Hospital is a major private hospital in West London providing outpatient and inpatient services. The hospital has 180 beds, 4 suites, 6 theatres, full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, a dedicated day surgery unit, and private GP services.
Our Benefits
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with options to buy or sell
* Enhanced pension and life insurance
* Support with travel costs via season ticket loan or cycle2work scheme
* Discounted online gym sessions
* Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
* Bupa health insurance
* Option to join dental insurance at a discounted rate
* Access to Digital GP platform
* Emotional wellbeing support
* Family mental health line
* Financial wellbeing channels
* Support for carers
Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process.
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Clinical Services
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