Job Description

Role:

Pharmacy Technician

Location:

The Christie Private Hospital, Manchester

Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Rotation - Covering 08:00- 18:00 plus rota weekends and bank holidays

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits


We're looking for a Pharmacy Technician (Acute Care and Oncology) to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care Centre, rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.



Currently the world's largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care, The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.


As a key member of the Pharmacy Team they will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service which consistently meet the needs of all service users. You will contribute to the day to day running of the Pharmacy and will report to the Senior Pharmacy Technician with support from Lead Pharmacy Technician.

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:

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science and BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent qualification with underpinning knowledge. Accredited Checking Technician (essential*)
General knowledge of drug therapy Experience of working within a hospital environment (essential)*
Knowledge of Meditech (desirable) Experience of Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets (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 Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy 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

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.


Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

Unique and Individual

: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

Kindness and compassion:

We treat people with kindness and compassion

Honesty,

integrity

and fairness:

- We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

Loyalty,

respect

and dignity:

We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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.



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