Bank Pharmacy Technician

Spire Harpenden Hospital is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our bank. The successful candidate will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control and the preparation of drugs and medicines, ensuring patient safety and cost effective care.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in assessing people's health and wellbeing within the context of their medicines.
• Move and manage medicines, ensuring proper storage and dispensing.
• Establish and maintain communication with patients and staff about pharmacy activities and medicines.
• Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems.
• Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. We provide diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operate a network of private GPs and deliver workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. Our purpose is to "make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care," underpinning a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration. >98% of our hospitals are rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the regulators.

Job 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.
• Move and manage medicines.
• Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines.
• Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems.
• Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes.

Required skills and qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Service or equivalent (required).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good team player with proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Desirable: experience working in a hospital environment (community experience considered).

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly.
• Competitive rates for flexible bank work, often covering busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension.
• Free uniform, DBS and full induction with mandatory training updates.
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts.
• Knowledge, support and guidance through the recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team.

Equal opportunities

Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service to investigate any previous criminal convictions.