Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

Role: Pharmacy Technician (Patient Services)
Location: HCA at UCH, Central London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday with contribution to weekend and bank holiday shifts on a rota basis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Patient Services team at our HCA at UCH Grafton Way Building and Macmillan Cancer Centre. Based in London’s medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, this Pharmacy Technician progression role will work with the Lead Technician for Patient Services and the Lead Pharmacist(s) for Haematology & Oncology across all aspects of the core pharmacy operations, which includes dispensary, stock control, inventory management, medicines distribution and Automated Dispensing cabinets (Omnicell).

As a progression post, this is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technician with prior hospital experience, or for those looking to move into hospital pharmacy. Once key in-house competencies are met, you will progress to a Senior Pharmacy Technician role with leadership and line management responsibilities.

You will be involved in the continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).  You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs) . You will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT’s).

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT qualification)
• Prior hospital pharmacy experience required

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values 

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. 

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: 

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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