Bank Pharmacy Technician - Springfield Hospital

Job Description Pharmacy Technician – SpringfieldHospital – Bank Hours The Role We are looking for a PharmacyTechnician to join our team who are committed to delivering thehighest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, whereyou will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will beresponsible for the delivery of the highest standards of care &services. As a key member of the department, you will support thePharmacy Manager in the provision of pharmacy services includingordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines.This will include providing advice to patients and clinical staffon pharmaceutical products (within the limits of your role). Youwill be supporting the pharmacist to ensure that InpatientPrescription Record Charts are checked regularly to ensuretreatment is appropriate, both clinical and financially, that thepatient has sufficient supplies and carrying out medicinesreconciliation as needed (daily requirement). Providingstraightforward advice to patients/carers and clinical staff onpharmaceutical products. Ensuring that the agreed standards ofpatient care and confidentiality are maintained in accordance withRamsay policies. Adhering to GPhC standards of conduct, ethics andperformance. Ordering and stock control of medication for theHospital. Where you’ll be based Join us on our exciting journey ofnew developments and expansion at Springfield Hospital. Here weprovide a wide range of services including Surgery, Medicine,Oncology, Plastic and Cosmetic surgery and Paediatrics. We arecontinually introducing new technology to ensure we provide thebest experience for our patients and support for our hard workingteams. Springfield Hospital opened in 1987 and is one of Essex’sleading private hospitals. It is a 64-bedded hospital all with ensuite facilities, with parent and child rooms, a 14-bed Day unitand a high dependency unit. What you will bring - NVQ3, BTEC inPharmaceutical Science of equivalent level - Member of the GeneralPharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - At least 4 GCSEs (A-C), includingEnglish maths and science or equivalent qualifications - Soundwritten and verbal communication skills - Proven ability to workeffectively in a team environment and independently as required -Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of thebusiness - Demonstrated Customer Service skills - DemonstratedComputer skills It would also be desirable for the application tohave experience working in a hospital environment. What is a Bankcontract: A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexibleemployment agreement where you are not committed to a set number ofhours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling inshifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract isideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you tochoose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with agreater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic wayto secure additional income alongside other contracted work. OurBank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels duringpeak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remainsuninterrupted. What we give back to you - Competitive hourly ratesplus enhancements - Free DBS - Contributory pension scheme -Excellent training and development opportunities - Free parking andsubsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities) - Freeuniform - Access to Blue Light Card About us Ramsay Health Care UKis a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is wellrespected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leadingproviders of independent hospital services in England. We are wellknown for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. Welove people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make adifference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skillsand commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. Weknow our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing andwe would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognisesthat people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s mostimportant asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. Weare proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure thatthe patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and havemore ‘Time to Care’. We are committed to equality of opportunityfor all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Wevalue your application and welcome any questions you may have priorto applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to closeour advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure aquality recruitment process. Springfield Hospital is committed toquality, equality and opportunity for all. We care. It’s more thanwhat we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving todeliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as itwas when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way”culture recognises that our people are our most important asset andthis has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to supportthe UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved theSilver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant EmployerRecognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who activelysupport Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt thesame behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committedto supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includesour staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality ofopportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBSchecks.