Job summary
The Cromwell Hospital, our flagship private hospital in West London, delivers world-class inpatient and outpatient care. With 180 beds, 6 theatres, advanced intensive care units, paediatrics, diagnostics, physiotherapy, and private GP services its a centre of excellence for complex care and innovation.
At Bupa, were proud to offer access to our state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines a cutting-edge space for immersive learning, innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs, XR and VR tech, and digital training environments, its where were shaping the future of healthcare
The pharmacy service is open on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 8pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 2.30pm.
Main duties of the job
A key member of the Pharmacy Team you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service which consistently meets the needs of all service users. You will contribute to the efficient day to day running of the dispensary, working under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician and receiving Pharmacist support.
Responsibilities include dispensing and checking, patient counselling, stock management, assisting training of staff and ensuring dispensary duties are completed. All processes must be in line with legislation: CQC, Home Office, GPh.C, and MHRA and CH SOP standards.
This role will be flexible between the pharmacy locations to ensure that a consistent high quality, effective and safe service is delivered to all our customers. Shifts will be rostered weekly to cover the current opening hours of pharmacy of 8am to 8pm with Saturday shifts to be covered 8:30-14:00 with subject to change if opening hours extended.
About us
Benefits
Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. Its important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. As a Theatre Practitioner youll be eligible for:
Payment of professional registration fees
Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell. Plus Bank Holidays
Enhanced pension and life insurance
Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
Discounted access to online gym sessions
Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
Emotional wellbeing support
Access to family mental health line
Financial wellbeing channels
Support for carers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Price and dispense out-patient prescriptions in accordance with the law and hospital procedures and to ensure that the appropriate checking procedures are adhered to at all times.
Participate in patient counselling and department counter service as appropriate.
Sell Pharmacy only and GSL medicines to patients, using appropriate questioning to ensure that the medicines are being used appropriately, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist in accordance with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society guidelines for licensed retail pharmacies.
Ensure that prescription documentation is maintained and stored appropriately in accordance with the law.
Ensure that all charges are posted appropriately in order to assist in the delivery of the hospitals business goals.
Participate in the stock distribution function of the technician team. To liaise with ward and department managers to ensure that ward stocks are kept at suitable levels, to ensure drugs are stored correctly, ensure stock rotation and expiry date checking. To ensure the efficient functioning of Pyxis on designated wards as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Price and dispense out-patient prescriptions in accordance with the law and hospital procedures and to ensure that the appropriate checking procedures are adhered to at all times.
Participate in patient counselling and department counter service as appropriate.
Sell Pharmacy only and GSL medicines to patients, using appropriate questioning to ensure that the medicines are being used appropriately, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist in accordance with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society guidelines for licensed retail pharmacies.
Ensure that prescription documentation is maintained and stored appropriately in accordance with the law.
Ensure that all charges are posted appropriately in order to assist in the delivery of the hospitals business goals.
Participate in the stock distribution function of the technician team. To liaise with ward and department managers to ensure that ward stocks are kept at suitable levels, to ensure drugs are stored correctly, ensure stock rotation and expiry date checking. To ensure the efficient functioning of Pyxis on designated wards as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- NVQ LEVEL 3 Pharmacy services or B/Tec Pharmaceutical sciences
- Experience of working in a UK hospital pharmacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- NVQ LEVEL 3 Pharmacy services or B/Tec Pharmaceutical sciences
- Experience of working in a UK hospital pharmacy
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).
