Lead Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Role: Lead Pharmacy Technician
Location: The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, Central London
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week between Monday-Friday, with contribution to weekend and on-call on a rota basis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)
We have a exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children, caring for more than 40,000 children every year. We have a spacious, modern 18 bed unit within PICU (which has expanded from 9 beds and still growing), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatment all of which is medically supported by our team of consultants 24/7.
Above all else, what stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you’ll work alongside and the strong feeling of teamwork. Offering you the chance to work within our growing paediatric and maternity services, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.
Within the Pharmacy department there is a team of 13 who cover many areas for the hospital. It has a high turn over of inpatient and outpatient requirements covering Surgical, PICU, Medical, Urgent Care, Women's Health and Paediatrics.
The successful postholder will be line managing and working with a team of 4-5 Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to ensure all aspects of the core operations are delivered, including dispensary, purchasing, stock control and medicines distribution. You will also work closely with the Pharmacy Leadership team to support service development, contribute to workforce planning, and utilise KPIs, audit and financial data to drive continuous improvement across the service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a dynamic and growing service.
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:
BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) and registered with the GPHC
Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) accreditation
Demonstrate experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting as a registered pharmacy technician
Experience providing education & training
Experience supervising junior colleagues
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 Lead 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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