Senior Pharmacy Technician
Cromwell Hospital 164-178 Cromwell Road London SW5 0TU
37.5 hours per week (Rostered between 8:30am-8:00pm Monday to Friday and a Saturday a month rostered between 8:30/9am-2:00pm).
Permanent
Competitive Salary
We make health happen
Cromwell Hospital our flagship private hospital in West London delivers world‑class inpatient and outpatient care. With 180 beds 6 theatres advanced intensive care units paediatrics diagnostics physiotherapy and private GP services its a centre of excellence for complex care and innovation.
At Bupa we’re proud to offer access to our state‑of‑the‑art Clinical Training Academy in Staines a cutting‑edge space for immersive learning innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs XR and VR tech and digital training environments its where we’re shaping the future of healthcare.
Are you an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic Pharmacy team supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient‑focused services across pharmacy areas.
How you’ll help us make health happen
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
* Manage daily workflow and workload in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician
* Ensure patient‑focused responsive Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy services
* Dispense and counsel patients on prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards
* Maintain accurate stock control and support billing processes
* Implement and review SOPs to ensure compliance with GPh.C, RPS, MHRA and Home Office regulations
* Participate in audits, inspections and service improvement initiatives
* Support training and development of new staff and work placementsContribute to CPD
* Participate in rota duties including late shifts Saturdays and Bank Holidays
Key Skills / Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Leadership experience, ability to lead a team
* Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Competent IT skills and ability to work independently
* Organised, diplomatic and assertive team player
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more :
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year increasing through length of service with option to buy or sell
* Enhanced pension and life insurance
* Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
* Discounted access to online gym sessions
* Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
* Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
* Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile
* Emotional wellbeing support
* Access to family mental health line
* Financial wellbeing channels
* Support for carers
Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
At Bupa we strive to ensure all our customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.
If you would like more information on the role, require an alternative format or would like to discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience please contact
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Clinical Services
Locations: Cromwell Hospital London
Required Experience: Senior IC
Key Skills: Load & Unload, LTC Pharmacy, Typing, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Hospital Experience, Pharmacy Software, Communication skills, Math, Pharmacy Technician Experience, Order Entry, Compounding Medications
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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