Job summary
Ramsay Health Care's Woodland Hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Technician/ACT to join their expanding team in the Pharmacy department. This is an exciting role, within a unique Pharmacy environment, with opportunities for further development and offering a flexible working pattern of up to 30 hours per week.
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 advice to patients/carers and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products.
Supervising, training and coaching new 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 and bank holiday rotas on a rotation basis.
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/ACT
Woodland Hospital - Kettering
Part Time - 30 hours
As one of Northamptonshire's leading private and NHS "Choose & Book" hospital, The Woodland Hospital 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 Woodland Hospital has four Theatres, Day case and inpatient wards, MRI scanner and consulting rooms. The hospital offers a wide variety of specialities and prides itself on providing a high standard of care to both patients and staff. The pharmacy department at Woodlands also supports the provision of medication at nearby Glendon Hospital, which specialises in eye surgery and endoscopy.
Details of the position:
As a key member of the department, you will support the Pharmacy Manager and the team in the provision of all pharmacy services, including, but not limited to, ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. You will be involved in staff development and training throughout the hospital, as well as supporting the team make decisions and introduce innovative and streamlined processes. You will be working with a friendly and committed group of colleagues who consistently achieve the best outcomes for our patients and who are always looking to improve and develop.
In return we offer:
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
Free Parking on site
Subsidised staff restaurant
Concerts for Carers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
The Blue Light Card Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician/ACT
Woodland Hospital - Kettering
Part Time - 30 hours
As one of Northamptonshire's leading private and NHS "Choose & Book" hospital, The Woodland Hospital 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 Woodland Hospital has four Theatres, Day case and inpatient wards, MRI scanner and consulting rooms. The hospital offers a wide variety of specialities and prides itself on providing a high standard of care to both patients and staff. The pharmacy department at Woodlands also supports the provision of medication at nearby Glendon Hospital, which specialises in eye surgery and endoscopy.
Details of the position:
As a key member of the department, you will support the Pharmacy Manager and the team in the provision of all pharmacy services, including, but not limited to, ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. You will be involved in staff development and training throughout the hospital, as well as supporting the team make decisions and introduce innovative and streamlined processes. You will be working with a friendly and committed group of colleagues who consistently achieve the best outcomes for our patients and who are always looking to improve and develop.
In return we offer:
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
Free Parking on site
Subsidised staff restaurant
Concerts for Carers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
The Blue Light Card Scheme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent level
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- 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, but not essential, for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent level
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- 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, but not essential, 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.