Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technician
The Cherwell Hospital - Banbury
Full Time - 37.5 hours

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join The Cherwell Hospital. The successful Pharmacy Technician will work within a team of Pharmacists and Technicians providing support to the wider hospital team and patients. 

The role 

In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. This role comprises of but is not limited to:

Be an expert in procurement of medicines and or medical devices (including any unlicensed medicines)

To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of stock control and stock rotation for medicines

To supervise the daily stock level/expiry checks as per audit requirement and be responsible for making the necessary adjustments

Manage medicines invoicing as per Ramsay Guidelines

Be an integral part of staff development and training throughout the hospital, as well as supporting the team to make decisions and introduce innovative and streamlined processes.

Support the pharmacy manager in medicines reconciliation

Support both the pharmacy and wider hospital teams with audits

Be able to provide ad hoc support to our sister hospital in Milton Keynes.

To work alongside the pharmacy manager to supervise a rolling monthly check of the departmental holding of Controlled Drugs reporting any discrepancies to the pharmacy manager

To detect, record and report drug related clinical incidents according to hospital policy

Together with pharmacy manager develop, update and implement changes to pharmacy procedures as necessary

The successful candidate will hold the following essential qualifications/criteria:

NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent level

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician

We welcome applications from hospital or community or candidates from other sectors of pharmacy seeking new experiences or are keen to develop their skills in a different area of practice.

We require you to have clear and confident communication skills, be patient focused

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

Have the ability to make decisions and use your initiative

Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and friendly environment

Have a full Driving License and be able to commute to other Ramsay sites (in specific for Induction and Procurement training)

Benefits

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25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

Flexible shift patterns available where possible

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site (where possible)

Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

Concerts for Carers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us 

The Cherwell Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care group and provides clinical care to both private, insured and NHS patients.  It has a 36 inpatient unit and day-case facility, and is equipped to undertake a large range of procedures.

We have three theatres and a Surgicube facility on site for ophthalmic day care.

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries and are well respected within the healthcare industry as one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work.  The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We are able to support training and development, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks

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