Pharmacy Technician | Full Time | Permanent | Leeds | LS8
Spire Leeds have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a full time, permanent basis.
About Spire Leeds Hospital
Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region’s largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
* 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 people’s 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 people’s 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.
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, data checking and charging.
* Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
* 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 including stock control, charging and labelling.
* Demonstrate principles of accountable practice.
* Maintain interest in current pharmaceutical developments.
* English language to IELTS 7.0.
Benefits
* 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
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* 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.
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