Pharmacy Technician/Senior Technician

Circle Health Group
Northampton
1 week ago
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Three Shires Hospital - Northampton Pharmacy Technician Three Shires Hospital 5 Hours & Permanent 00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Three Shires Hospital in Northampton is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a Full-time role for 37.The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements. Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and liaising with clinical teams to ensure continuity of care. Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope). Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with clinical areas. Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualification). Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting. Experience in ward-based or clinical pharmacy support. Previous experience in private healthcare or multi-speciality settings. Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities …Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: UK hospital setting:

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