Outpatient Pharmacy Technician / ACT
| Posting date: | 15 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,000 to £53,150 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2024 |
| Location: | SE5 8BB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sterling Cross Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KW/SE/11835/2-9137 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Pharmacy Technician or ACT to join the dedicated outpatient pharmacy at one of the largest and most innovative hospitals in the UK.
The outpatient pharmacy supports many patients with a huge variety of healthcare needs: from recent attendees of the Emergency Department, to discharged patients continuing treatment at home, to regular outpatient attendees receiving support for a long-term condition.
To clarify the salary range, it is dependent on your level of experience and qualification:
• Pharmacy Technician: £36,000 - £43,800 per year
• Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT): £44,800 - £53,150 per year
As part of a major London hospital, the pharmacy is a uniquely fast-paced environment – previous experience with high volumes will therefore be beneficial for this role.
Outpatient pharmacy experience is not essential as a dedicated support manager and experienced colleagues will give you a full induction and comprehensive learning/development support to ensure you have a fulfilling and rewarding career.
This is a permanent, full-time position for a qualified Pharmacy Technician / ACT.
The successful candidate will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Person specification:
• (Essential) NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills / Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians / equivalent recognised qualification
• (Essential) Active GPhC registration
• (Essential) IT-literate and comfortable using computers
• (Essential) Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• (Desirable) Accuracy Checking certified
• (Desirable) Experience dispensing high volumes of prescribed items across the team (12,000+ monthly)
• (Desirable) Previous professional experience within a hospital pharmacy
Benefits/enhancements include:
• Annual bonus scheme
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with options to buy/sell
• Substantial training and development support
• GPhC fees paid
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Multiple salary sacrifice arrangements, including for season tickets, car leasing and additional discounts scheme
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%
• And more!