Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician The Alexandra Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary:
Up to £32,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• 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).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock across all areas of the pharmacy and clinical units.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries, ensuring secure and correct storage of medicines.
• Monitor expiry dates, manage returns, and assist with controlled drug processes in accordance with regulations.

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

• Competitive starting salary up to £32,000 per year (based on experience, training and qualification).
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• 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.
• Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.