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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

Pharmacy Technician | Full Time | Permanent | Bristol | Competitive pay plus fantastic benefits

Spire Bristol Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a full time, permanent basis.

Working Hrs/Days- 9am-5pm Mon-Fri plus occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm

Main duties of the job

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.

  • Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assist in assessing peoples health and wellbeing 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.
  • Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of services
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety and security of self and others.
  • Contribute to quality improvement.
  • Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

About us

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

22622

Job locations

Bristol

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

  • 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
  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
  • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
  • Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
  • Numeracy skills
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
  • Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
  • Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. stock control, charging and labelling
  • Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
  • Maintains interest in current pharmaceutical developments
  • Data processing skills
  • 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:

  • 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
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • 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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

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, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

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

Who we're looking for

  • 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
  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
  • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
  • Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
  • Numeracy skills
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
  • Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
  • Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. stock control, charging and labelling
  • Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
  • Maintains interest in current pharmaceutical developments
  • Data processing skills
  • 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:

  • 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
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • 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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

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, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

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

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

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

Bristol

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Bristol

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Mark Ballard

Mark.Ballard@spirehealthcare.com

+447548760637

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

22622

Job locations

Bristol

Bristol

BS6 6UT


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