Full Time Pharmacy Technician Required at HCA Healthcare UK

Location: The Christie Private Care Centre
Closing Date: 31 July 2024
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Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team at The Christie Private Care Centre, a facility renowned for its Outstanding rating by the CQC. As part of the world’s largest private healthcare group, our center provides top-tier cancer care and houses the globe’s most extensive early clinical trials unit. The successful candidate will be integral in delivering a comprehensive range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, daycare, and outpatient treatments.

Main Duties

• Support the operational management of core pharmacy services, including three dispensaries, pharmacy procurement, stock control and management, medicines distribution, ward top-up, and medicines management.
• Report to the Regional Lead Pharmacy Technician, Senior Pharmacy Technician, and Regional Pharmacy Manager.

About Us

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA Healthcare has become a leading provider of healthcare services worldwide. In the UK, we are a prominent provider of privately funded healthcare, having invested over £500 million in state-of-the-art treatments, technology, techniques, medications, and facilities. As part of our extensive network, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career advancement, alongside excellent working conditions that prioritize both mental and physical wellbeing.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to buy or sell leave.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Increasing private pension contributions 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, including maternity packages at The Portland.
• A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Job Responsibilities

As a key member of our Pharmacy Team, you will:

• Assist in delivering a comprehensive pharmacy service that meets all service users’ needs.
• Contribute to the efficient daily operation of the dispensary, working under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician with support from a Pharmacist.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• BTEC or equivalent NVQ in Pharmacy Services.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Additional specialist training/knowledge as appropriate.

Desirable:

• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship in the UK. For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.