Spire Healthcare Ltd

Pharmacy Technician

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Job summary

Spire Cheshire Hospital is looking for a part time Pharmacy Technician to join their busy Pharmacy department on a part time basis.

The working hours are 20-24 hours per week. We can be flexible on days but you must be flexible to cover Saturdays on a rota.

The Pharmacy Technician will 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

Main duties of the job

  • Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients health and well being needs
  • Assist in assessing people's health and well being within the context of their medicines
  • Movement and management of medicines
  • Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines
  • Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents
  • Contribute to quality improvement

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

Date posted

12 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

16230

Job locations

Fir Tree Close

Warrington

WA4 4LU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician | Spire Cheshire Hospital | Part time | Competitive salary

Spire Cheshire Hospital is looking for a part time Pharmacy Technician to join their busy Pharmacy department on a part time basis.

The working hours are 20-24 hours per week. We can be flexible on days but you must be flexible to cover Saturdays on a rota.

The Pharmacy Technician will 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.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients health and well being needs
  • Assist in assessing people's health and well being within the context of their medicines
  • Movement and management of medicines
  • Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines
  • Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents
  • Contribute to quality improvement
    • The ideal candidate:

  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department
  • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
  • (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
    • Benefits:

    We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to;

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free car park close by
    • We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

    For further information about the role please contact: or 07710855095. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

    Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Pharmacy Technician | Spire Cheshire Hospital | Part time | Competitive salary

    Spire Cheshire Hospital is looking for a part time Pharmacy Technician to join their busy Pharmacy department on a part time basis.

    The working hours are 20-24 hours per week. We can be flexible on days but you must be flexible to cover Saturdays on a rota.

    The Pharmacy Technician will 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.

    The duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients health and well being needs
  • Assist in assessing people's health and well being within the context of their medicines
  • Movement and management of medicines
  • Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines
  • Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents
  • Contribute to quality improvement
    • The ideal candidate:

  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department
  • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
  • (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
    • Benefits:

    We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to;

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free car park close by
    • We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

    For further information about the role please contact: or 07710855095. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

    Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department
    • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department
    • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Fir Tree Close

    Warrington

    WA4 4LU


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Fir Tree Close

    Warrington

    WA4 4LU


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Laura Irving

    Laura.Irving@spirehealthcare.com

    +447710855095

    Details

    Date posted

    12 December 2023

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 3

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    16230

    Job locations

    Fir Tree Close

    Warrington

    WA4 4LU


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