About this role
Job summary Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Department on a 12 month fixed-term contract
Main duties of the job
Assist the pharmacy team in providing an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its patients, working within your level of competence Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines Undertake routine delegated activities accurately and in line with current legislation, professional standards, and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures Prepare yourself, equipment, materials, and medicines appropriately for specific tasks Accurately dispense medicines according to prescriptions, ensuring all items are checked by a pharmacist Prepare small batches of prepacked and/or overlabelled medicines as required, ensuring pharmacist verification Accurately record data and information relating to activities and ensure this is passed to the appropriate team member or filed correctly Identify and report any significant changes within the pharmacy department or service that may impact patient health and wellbeing
About us Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician FTC | Pharmacy | Farnham | Private Hospital | 12 Month Contract | Monday-Friday | 37.5 hours
Contract Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Department on a 12 month fixed-term contract Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):
Assist the pharmacy team in providing an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its patients, working within your level of competenceContribute to the safe and effective use of medicinesUndertake routine delegated activities accurately and in line with current legislation, professional standards, and Spire Healthcare policies and proceduresPrepare yourself, equipment, materials, and medicines appropriately for specific tasksAccurately dispense medicines according to prescriptions, ensuring all items are checked by a pharmacistPrepare small batches of prepacked and/or overlabelled medicines as required, ensuring pharmacist verificationAccurately record data and information relating to activities and ensure this is passed to the appropriate team member or filed correctlyIdentify and report any significant changes within the pharmacy department or service that may impact patient health and wellbeing
Who are we looking for? Previous experience within a pharmacy department (hospital or community)NVQ Level 3Strong teamworking skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsHighly numerate and literateAdministrative experience involving checking and monitoring processesAbility to handle sensitive and challenging situations in a professional and supportive manner
Working Hours - Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. No weekends
What We Offer 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)Contributory pension schemePrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Why Spire Healthcare?
Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers, renowned for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to supporting your development, wellbeing and worklife balance.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Who are we looking for?
Previous experience within a pharmacy department (hospital or community) NVQ Level 3 Strong teamworking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Highly numerate and literate Administrative experience involving checking and monitoring processes Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations in a professional and supportive manner
Experience Essential
Who are we looking for?
Previous experience within a pharmacy department (hospital or community) NVQ Level 3 Strong teamworking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Highly numerate and literate Administrative experience involving checking and monitoring processes Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations in a professional and supportive manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Crondall Lane
Farnham
GU10 5XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)