Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technician
Rowley Hall & Beacon Park Hospitals, Stafford
Full-time, 30 hours

Ramsay Health Care's Rowley Hall and Beacon Park Hospitals in Stafford have a vacancy for a driven and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a full time role (30 hours per week) looking for a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services across both hospital sites.

Rowley Hall Hospital is one of Staffordshire's leading private hospitals located in a Georgian listed building in five acres of Rowley Park, only five minutes from the centre of Stafford. The hospital opened in 1987 and currently has 13 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities.

By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. Two fully equipped theatres with ultra clean air technology is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement and spinal surgery.

Details of the position:

As a valued member of the Pharmacy team, you will support the Pharmacy Manager in the provision of pharmacy services across 2 hospital sites. You will manage the ordering, receipt and supply of medicine stock to departments and support effective stock management. You will also support the pharmacist in ensuring that Inpatient Prescription Record Charts are checked regularly to ensure treatment is appropriate, both clinical and financially, also carrying out medicines reconciliations as needed on the ward.

Key responsibilities include:

Ordering, receipt & supply of medicines across departments with the hospitals
Ensuring accurate and legal prescribing and issue of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients as specified in Ramsay Health Care Policies and Procedures
Supporting the pharmacist to ensure that Inpatient Prescription Record Charts are checked regularly to ensure treatment is appropriate, both clinically and financially and that the patient has sufficient supplies
Providing straightforward advice to patients/carers and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products
Supporting the pharmacist in the governance processes around medicines management including the undertaking of audits and management of medication-related incidents
Involvement in the implementation of quality improvements and new processes around the management of medicines
Ensuring that the agreed standards of patient care and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with Ramsay policies
Adhering to GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
To be flexible in working across 2 hospital sites within Stafford

The successful candidate will also hold the following essential qualifications/criteria:
NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent level
Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
At least 4 GCSEs (A-C), including English, Maths and Science or equivalent qualifications
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
Demonstrated Customer Service skills
Demonstrated Computer Skills
It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible shift patterns, where possible
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition
Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2

Work scheme
Subsidised staff restaurant
Free parking on site

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a…