Lead Pharmacy Technician (Patient Services)

Role: Lead Pharmacy Technician (Patient Services)
Site: London Bridge Hospital, Central London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

We’re looking for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding” by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

The Lead Pharmacy Technician is a key role that provides leadership and operational management for the core pharmacy operational services. In collaboration with the Pharmacy Leadership team, this role will develop and implement service development strategies to ensure the delivery of a high quality, innovative pharmacy service which consistently meets the needs of all service users.

The successful post-holder will manage workforce planning, operational services and training and development of the technical team. They will also be responsible for analysing relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), audit and financial results and preparing reports.

Please email nhung.tran@hcahealthcare.co.uk to request for a copy of the full job description.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• Registered a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Pharmacy NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or equivalent

• Significant post qualification experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

• Experience of training, supervising and managing staff

• Knowledge of Omnicell, Meditech and Datix incident reporting system (desirable)

• Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level and requirements of ACPT (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacy Technician you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.