Job summary
As a key member of the department, you will support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader 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.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician
Yorkshire Clinic - Bingley
Part Time - 19 Hours
Ramsay Health Care's Yorkshire Clinic Hospital in Bingley, West Yorkshire has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Technician/dispenser to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a 19 hour role looking for a Pharmacy Technician/dispenser to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital.
As one of West Yorkshire's leading private and NHS "Choose & Book" hospital, The Yorkshire Clinic is at the forefront of medical technology and patient care. If you are excited about pushing your ability to the next level, whilst at the same time becoming part of a friendly team renowned for excellence and exceptional patient satisfaction then the Woodland Hospital is for you. The Yorkshire Clinic has five Theatres, an Endoscopy suite, Day case and inpatient wards, MRI scanner and consulting rooms. The hospital offers a wide variety of specialties and prides itself on providing a high standard of care to both patients and staff.
In return we offer:
25 Days Leave + Bank HolidaysBuy & Sell Flexi Leave OptionsPrivate Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying periodFlexible shift patterns available where possibleEnhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GPLife Assurance (Death in Service)Free Training and Development via the AcademyFree Parking on site for workers (where possible)Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portalBook discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portalThe Blue Light Card Scheme
About us
We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician
Yorkshire Clinic - Bingley
Part Time - 19 Hours
Ramsay Health Care's Yorkshire Clinic Hospital in Bingley, West Yorkshire has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Technician/dispenser to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a 19 hour role looking for a Pharmacy Technician/dispenser to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital.
As one of West Yorkshire's leading private and NHS "Choose & Book" hospital, The Yorkshire Clinic is at the forefront of medical technology and patient care. If you are excited about pushing your ability to the next level, whilst at the same time becoming part of a friendly team renowned for excellence and exceptional patient satisfaction then the Woodland Hospital is for you. The Yorkshire Clinic has five Theatres, an Endoscopy suite, Day case and inpatient wards, MRI scanner and consulting rooms. The hospital offers a wide variety of specialties and prides itself on providing a high standard of care to both patients and staff.
In return we offer:
25 Days Leave + Bank HolidaysBuy & Sell Flexi Leave OptionsPrivate Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying periodFlexible shift patterns available where possibleEnhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GPLife Assurance (Death in Service)Free Training and Development via the AcademyFree Parking on site for workers (where possible)Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portalBook discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portalThe Blue Light Card Scheme
About us
We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
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.