Description
Spire Harpenden Hospital are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our bank who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients.
As a key member of the team, you will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines.
A Bank contract at Spire Healthcare is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospital.
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.
- Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems.
- Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes.
Who we're looking for
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good team player.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
- It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment however community experience is considered.
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.