Pharmacy Technician FTCNHS
Job summary
Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Department on a 12 month fixed-term contract
Main duties of the job
Assist the pharmacy team in providing an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its patients, working within your level of competence Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines Undertake routine delegated activities accurately and in line with current legislation, professional standards, and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures Prepare yourself, equipment, materials, and medicines appropriately for specific tasks Accurately dispense medicines according to prescriptions, ensuring all items are checked by a pharmacist Prepare small batches of prepacked and/or overlabelled medicines as required, ensuring pharmacist verification Accurately record data and information relating to activities and ensure this is passed to the appropriate team member or filed correctly Identify and report any significant changes within the pharmacy department or service that may impact patient health and wellbeing
Job description
Pharmacy Technician FTC | Pharmacy | Farnham | Private Hospital | 12 Month Contract | Monday-Friday | 37.5 hours
Contract Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Department on a 12 month fixed-term contract Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Assist the pharmacy team in providing an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its patients, working within your level of competence
- Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines
- Undertake routine delegated activities accurately and in line with current legislation, professional standards, and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures
- Prepare yourself, equipment, materials, and medicines appropriately for specific tasks
- Accurately dispense medicines according to prescriptions, ensuring all items are checked by a pharmacist
- Prepare small batches of prepacked and/or overlabelled medicines as required, ensuring pharmacist verification
- Accurately record data and information relating to activities and ensure this is passed to the appropriate team member or filed correctly
- Identify and report any significant changes within the pharmacy department or service that may impact patient health and wellbeing
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience within a pharmacy department (hospital or community)
- NVQ Level 3
- Strong teamworking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly numerate and literate
- Administrative experience involving checking and monitoring processes
- Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations in a professional and supportive manner
Working Hours - Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. No weekends
What We Offer
- 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Why Spire Healthcare?
Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers, renowned for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to supporting your development, wellbeing and worklife balance.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us
Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.