Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
Location: Ashtead Hospital, Surrey
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
About Ashtead Hospital:
Ashtead Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals, proudly serving the community since it opened in 1984. Situated on the edge of Ashtead Village (postcode KT21 2SB), the hospital is ideally located on the A24 between Leatherhead and Epsom, just two miles from Junction 9 of the M25—making it easily accessible for staff and patients alike.
We have built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality healthcare to both self-pay/insured and NHS patients. Our services span a wide range of diagnostic and surgical treatments, including:
* Full diagnostic and endoscopy procedures
* Orthopaedic surgery (including spinal treatment)
* Pain management services
By continuously investing in state-of-the-art medical technology, we ensure our patients receive the very best care in a safe, modern environment.
About the Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician to join our small, friendly team at Ashtead Hospital in Surrey.
You will be a professionally registered pharmacy technician, organised, resourceful, have excellent time management skills and be able to demonstrate initiative to contribute to our growing team.
We welcome applications from hospital or community or candidates from other sectors of pharmacy seeking new experiences or are keen to develop their skills in a different area of practice.
Existing Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians and Medicines Management trained candidates are also welcome to apply; possession of these post qualification courses is desirable.
We will provide full training and access to accredited courses that are approved against national frameworks such as The Accredited Checking Technician ACT and the Level 4 - Enhanced Practice Programme for Pharmacy Technicians is also available via Buttercups Learning.
This is a full time role however a part-time role or job share may be considered.
Job Description
* To work alongside the Phamacy Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the efficient day to day running of the dispensary
* To play a lead role in the development of a new ordering process for the 3 theatres and to support in the active stock management, making adjustments and fine tuning when necessary
* To undertake out-patient, discharge and in patient dispensing using the pharmacy computer system (JAC/CMM) in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
* To counsel patients / carers regarding their medication where appropriate
* To undertake patient counselling on the use of bowel preps prior to colonoscopy etc.
* To supervise the daily stock level/expiry checks as per audit requirement and be responsible for making the necessary adjustments
* To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of stock control and stock rotation for medicines
* To work alongside the senior pharmacists to supervise a rolling monthly check of the departmental holding of Controlled Drugs reporting any discrepancies to the pharmacy manager
* To manage and co-ordinate stock ordering, receipt and reconciliation of stock received
* To maintain Accredited Checking Technician status (once achieved) and perform final accuracy checks of prescriptions in accordance with departmental protocols where appropriate
* To train new and existing staff on the use of the pharmacy computer system, as relevant to the dispensary
* Together with pharmacy manager and other staff, identify areas of service in need of development and plan and implement changes, auditing them as necessary
* To maintain high professional and technical standards by adopting and enforcing good dispensing practice and by implementing and monitoring procedures for safe systems at work
* To assist in the setting and measurement of performance indicators of the service provided, including workload data, error rates and service quality information
* Together with pharmacy manager develop, update and implement changes to pharmacy procedures as necessary
* To participate in the recruitment of pharmacy technicians and assistants
* To assist in co-ordinating the induction programme for pharmacy staff
* To contribute to and participate in the training and development programme for pharmacy staff in particular that related to pharmacy technicians and assistants
* To detect, record and report drug related clinical incidents according to hospital policy
* To participate in pharmacy audits
Main duties
* To support the delivery of an excellent clinical, operational and governance based medicine management service
* To undertake medicine reconciliation and patient counselling on the wards for all in-patients
* To provide an efficient and cost-effective top-up and medicines distribution service to the wards, theatres and other hospital departments
* Take part in a special project to focus on drug use in theatres with the development of a new ordering system, stock level management and control system
* Stock management of medicines in the Pharmacy and generally throughout the hospital
* To assist in the procurement and receipt of medicines including unlicensed drugs
* To provide a dispensing service for both inpatients and outpatients
* Ensure accurate and timely charging of patient invoices
What We’re Looking For:
* GPhC registration or current Pre Registration Pharmacy Technician
* Desirable - Accredited checking technician (ACT)
* Understands up to date general clinical awareness
* Understands importance of monitoring quality of service
* Awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice
* Desirable - Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
* Experience of working with pharmacy computer systems
* Experience of working in a dispensary
* Experience of pharmacy purchasing
* Experience of patient counselling
* Desirable - Worked in a hospital pharmacy
* Desirable - Experience of ward based medicines optimisation activities
* Good written and verbal English communication
* Ability to prioritise and action appropriately
* Good time management
* Ability to concentrate and work accurately even with frequent interruptions
* Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people and be able to recognise and overcome barriers to understanding
* Self-motivated
* Good team worker
* Able to work independently
Benefits:
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension – Ramsay will match up to 5% after qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns (where possible)
* Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Insurance (with option to add partner & dependants)
* Life Assurance – x3 base salary
* Free Training & Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free On-Site Parking (where available)
* Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where available)
* Access to Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work Scheme via Halfords
* Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme
Join Us:
If you're a qualified Pharmacy Technician ready to contribute to a high-performing, patient-first hospital team, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your healthcare career at Ashtead Hospital – where your skills will be valued, and your development supported.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.