Pharmacy Technician

Spire Healthcare Ltd

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Job summary

Pharmacy Technician- Private Healthcare Pharmacy Technician | Full time-Monday to Friday 8:30am to 17:30pm with 1 Saturday per month 9:00-13:00 | Salary-dependent on experience | Southampton

Main duties of the job

Provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines Advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management & use of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards Assist in delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology

About us

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

20485

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl,

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician- Private Healthcare

Pharmacy Technician | Full time-Monday to Friday 8:30am to 17:30pm with 1 Saturday per month 9:00-13:00| Salary-dependent on experience | Southampton

Spire Southampton Hospitalhas an exciting and rewarding full time opportunity for a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician. The successful applicant will work as a part of team that providesexemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines. The successful person is expected to work within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines
  • Advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management & use of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards
  • Assist in delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology
  • To promote a multidisciplinary, patient focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high quality healthcare service
  • 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
  • Be involved in the movement and management of medicine

Who we're looking for:

  • You will hold a B Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or City & Guilds of London Institute in Dispensing Technicians Certificate or Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent.
  • Must be GPhC registered
  • Have experience of working in a pharmaceutical department and Competence in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification is essential.
  • Experience of working in an independent sector hospital pharmaceutical department or working with cytotoxic medicines and dispensing for oncology patients would be advantageous

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
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

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 that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician- Private Healthcare

Pharmacy Technician | Full time-Monday to Friday 8:30am to 17:30pm with 1 Saturday per month 9:00-13:00| Salary-dependent on experience | Southampton

Spire Southampton Hospitalhas an exciting and rewarding full time opportunity for a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician. The successful applicant will work as a part of team that providesexemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines. The successful person is expected to work within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines
  • Advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management & use of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards
  • Assist in delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology
  • To promote a multidisciplinary, patient focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high quality healthcare service
  • 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
  • Be involved in the movement and management of medicine

Who we're looking for:

  • You will hold a B Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or City & Guilds of London Institute in Dispensing Technicians Certificate or Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent.
  • Must be GPhC registered
  • Have experience of working in a pharmaceutical department and Competence in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification is essential.
  • Experience of working in an independent sector hospital pharmaceutical department or working with cytotoxic medicines and dispensing for oncology patients would be advantageous

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
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

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 that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will hold a B Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or City & Guilds of London Institute in Dispensing Technicians Certificate or Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent.
  • Must be GPhC registered

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience of working in a pharmaceutical department and Competence in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification is essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will hold a B Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or City & Guilds of London Institute in Dispensing Technicians Certificate or Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent.
  • Must be GPhC registered

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience of working in a pharmaceutical department and Competence in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification is essential.

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

Chalybeate Cl,

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Chalybeate Cl,

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Sherine Lowers

Sherine.LOWERS@spirehealthcare.com

+447885706278

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

20485

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl,

Southampton

SO16 6UY


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