About this role
Job summary
Role: Lead Pharmacy Technician (Aseptics)
Site: Leaders in Oncology Care, part of The Harley Street Campus, HCA Healthcare
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 8am-6pm (and contribution to on-calls on a rota basis)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)
We have a a brand new exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptics team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site. Our flagship outpatient centre in Central London, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC, is dedicated to carrying out innovative, day-case cancer treatment. It's fully equipped to deliver a range of cancer treatments in calm and comfortable surroundings.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside the rest of the Onc-Haem team, this role is predominantly based at Leaders in Oncology Care. The postholder will provide leadership and support to staff in the aseptic unit in preparing SACT, prioritising and organising workload, performing inspection checks and maintaining documentation for the unit. They will ensure the unit meets all the requirements of all quality assurance audits and reports, working closely with the Lead Oncology Pharmacist and Head Technician to develop the service using innovation and new ways of working. They will also work collaboratively with the Lead Tech for Patient Services and Lead Oncology Pharmacist to ensure overall cancer pharmacy services are safe, efficient, progressive whilst also consistent in approach to other services within the pharmacy department.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacy Technician youll 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
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician with a strong background in a busy aseptic unit to step into a senior, lead role within a highly regarded oncology service, helping to shape and develop a progressive and innovative aseptic service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registereda Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
Experience Essential
Leadership experience in managing an aseptic unit
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address Leaders in Oncology Care
95 Harley Street
LONDON
W1G 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)