Job Description:
Pharmacy Technician
Job Summary:
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 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.
Responsibilities:
* 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
* 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
Requirements:
* 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
* Demonstrated Computer Skills
* It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment
Benefits:
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
* Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
* Life Assurance (Death in Service)
* Free Training and Development via the Academy
* Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
* Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
* Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
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.