Pharmacy Technician | Brentwood | Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 Hours per week
Spire Hartswood Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a full time, permanent basis.
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. Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
17. Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
18. Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
19. Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages. stock control, charging and labelling
20. Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
21. Data processing skills
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
22. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
23. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
24. Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
25. Free Bupa wellness screening
26. Private medical insurance
27. Life assurance
28. Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
29. Driving clinical excellence
30. Doing the right thing
31. Caring is our passion
32. Keeping it simple
33. Delivering on our promises
34. Succeeding and celebrating together
35. 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