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Bank Pharmacy Technician

Spire Healthcare
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Bank Pharmacy Technician | Bank | Flexible Working | Bushey | Competitive salary and Great Benefits
Spire Bushey have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a Bank Basis

Duties and responsibilities
To 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.
  • Movement and management of medicines.
  • Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines.
  • Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents.
  • Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of services
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety and security of self and others.
  • Contribute to quality improvement.
  • Promote people's equality, diversity and rights.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

    Who we're looking for
  • B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, City & Guilds of London Institute - Dispensing Technicians Certificate, Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
  • Experience of administrative duties e.g. data checking and charging
  • Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
  • Numeracy skills
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
  • Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
  • Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. stock control, charging and labelling
  • Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
  • Maintains interest in current pharmaceutical developments
  • Data processing skills
  • English language to IELTS 7.0

    Benefits:
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

    For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
    We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
    Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
    Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart

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