Pharmacy Technician | Part Time- 24Hrs | Permanent | Fylde Coast
Spire Fylde Coast have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a full time, permanent basis.
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital is based in the seaside town of Blackpool. We have 3 operating theatres undertaking a wide range of procedures in Orthopaedics, ENT, Spines, Ophthalmic, Urology, Vascular, Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Plastics and General Surgery. Your role will be to assist in the cleaning and upkeep of wards, offices and shared spaces throughout the hospital.
Duties and responsibilities
To provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.
1. Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients’ health and wellbeing needs.
2. Assist in assessing people’s health and wellbeing within the context of their medicines.
3. Movement and management of medicines.
4. Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines.
5. Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents.
6. Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
7. Contribute to the development and implementation of services
8. Monitor and maintain health and safety and security of self and others.
9. Contribute to quality improvement.
10. Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.
11. 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
12. 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
13. Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
14. Experience of administrative duties. data checking and charging
15. Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
16. Numeracy skills
17. Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
18. Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
19. Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
20. Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages. stock control, charging and labelling
21. Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
22. Maintains interest in current pharmaceutical developments
23. Data processing skills
24. English language to IELTS 7.0
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
25. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
26. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
27. Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
28. Free Bupa wellness screening
29. Private medical insurance
30. Life assurance
31. Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
32. Driving clinical excellence
33. Doing the right thing
34. Caring is our passion
35. Keeping it simple
36. Delivering on our promises
37. Succeeding and celebrating together
38. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people