Job summary
Bank Pharmacy Technician | Pharmacy Department | Spire Parkway Hospital | Private | Competitive hourly rates | Part time - Flexible Working
Spire Parkway Hospitalare 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.
Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers.Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, womens health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.
Main duties of the job
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.
- Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
- Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes
- Provide general administrative support to the department
- Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.
About us
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required
- B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, City & Guilds of London Institute Dispensing Technicians Certificate, Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
- Must be GPhC-registered technicianMust have previous hospital experience
- Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
- 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
- We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4
Contract type: Bank
Benefits
Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveUnsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (wont be applicable for all)Access to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via Spire for YouWellbeing Centre access via Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing TeamWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required
- B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, City & Guilds of London Institute Dispensing Technicians Certificate, Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
- Must be GPhC-registered technicianMust have previous hospital experience
- Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
- 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
- We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4
Contract type: Bank
Benefits
Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveUnsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (wont be applicable for all)Access to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via Spire for YouWellbeing Centre access via Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing TeamWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * 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
- * We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4
Experience
Essential
- * 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
- * We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * 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
- * We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4
Experience
Essential
- * 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
- * We have shifts available Monday - Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-4
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
