Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley
Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
The Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley, West Yorkshire is a leading private hospital with an excellent reputation for the highest standard of care. Consultants from a wide range of clinical specialities offer a range of services to private and NHS patients, allowing the pharmacy team to utilise a broad range of clinical skills.
We are seeking a proactive and motivated pharmacy technician to contribute to the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services within the hospital.
The role:
As a key member of the department, you will support the team in the provision of pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. This will include providing advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products (within the limits of your role), and ensuring accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring accurate and legal dispensing and issue of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients as specified in Ramsay Health Care Policies and Procedures
Undertaking duties in relation to the manufacture of pharmacy goods
Supporting the pharmacist to ensure that Inpatient Prescription Record Charts are checked regularly to ensure treatment is appropriate, both clinically and financially and that the patient has sufficient supplies
Providing straightforward advice to patients/carers and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products.
Supervising, training and coaching new pharmacy staff if applicable
Ensuring that the agreed standards of patient care and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with Ramsay policies
Adhering to GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
To take part in Weekend, Bank Holiday and extended hours rotas
What you'll bring with you:
NVQ2/3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent level
Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacy technician)
At least 4 GCSEs (A-C), including English, Maths and Science or equivalent qualifications
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
Demonstrated Customer Service skills
Demonstrated Computer Skills
It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment
Benefits :
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
Free Parking on site
Subsidised staff restaurant
Concerts for Carers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
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