Pharmacy technician

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient ,day patient , and inpatient settings.

Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by the international medical group Orpea, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

We are looking for a dependable Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions. You will also undertake other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the Pharmacy runs smoothly.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you must be detail-oriented and reliable since the job has high responsibility. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as an aptitude for using computers.

The post-holder’s main duties include:

• Clean surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
• Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
• Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims).
• Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.
• Undertake administrative tasks (e.g. record-keeping) as assigned.
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards.
• Proven experience as pharmacy technician.
• Experience with an online prescription system is a plus.
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable with a keen eye for detail.

Salary: From £21,450 to £33,000 per annum, plus £4,000 per annum London Allowance

Job type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

The following skills and qualifications are essential:

• Successful completion of a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Maths/English to GSCE Level or equivalent
• Minimum of two years working within a Pharmacy setting
• Proven experience as a pharmacy technician
• Experience with an online prescription system
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
• Knowledge of Pharmacy law and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable with a keen eye for detail
• A professional, confident manner
• Good interaction skills in relation to communication with patients and staff members
• Demonstrates tact and sensitivity
• Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual salary
• London Allowance of £4,000 per annum for all full-time permanent roles (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing up to 30 with long service), in addition to bank holidays
• Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
• Generous pension scheme via the government auto-enrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company’s group pension scheme
• Access to an interest-free season ticket loan to support your everyday travel expenses
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE Users
• Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
• Professional membership fee contribution
• Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
• Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly sourced ingredients and a new menu each week