The Southend Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy Department. This is a Part time role for 12 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Applicants should meet the following criteria: • Must be registered on the General Pharmaceutical. Council register as a pharmacy technician. • Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice. • Attainment of relevant specialist qualification / knowledge. • Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. • Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems. Duties of this role include: • To support the delivery of an excellent clinical, operational and governance based medicine management service. • Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community. • Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity. • Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise. • Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient. • Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients, demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care. • Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience. • Provides and co-ordinates technical pharmacy services for a specialist area (extended role). • To procure & receipt medicines for the hospital. • Top up and distribute medicines to all areas of the hospital in conjunction with the pharmacy team. • Stock management of medicines within the hospital. • Provide a dispensing service for medicines that may be required Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: • 25 days holiday peryear bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service • Private Pension Scheme • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay • Non-contributory life insurance • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing • Employee recognition programmes • Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.