A fantastic opportunity is now available for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the on-site pharmacy team at a leading acute care hospital.Located in vibrant East London, the hospital has recently been awarded an “Outstanding” CQC rating (with all services receiving no lower than a “Good” score) and is investing heavily in its people and facilities in commitment to exemplar health care, education, and research.As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be able to work alongside a forward-thinking team to effectively dispense prescriptions and resolve medication queries from both patients and colleagues, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical pharmacy services are optimally safe and patient-focused. Specific opportunities are available within the following areas:
HIV ServicesHomecare and Off-Contract ClaimsMedicines OptimisationRotational (through which you’ll see the Dispensary, Distribution and Community Health Services, Procurement, and Clinical Trials/High-Cost Drugs Data Management)
You will be able to contribute to ongoing projects within the department (such as the full automation of hospital-wide medicines management processes and the implementation of virtual wards) as part of your role and you will also be supported through further training and professional development, including accredited courses for Accuracy Checking, Good Clinical Practice, and supervisory qualifications.This is a permanent position for a hospital-based Pharmacy Technician, ideally full-time (37.5h) although part-time and other flexible options can be considered. Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.(Essential) Substantial experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.(Desirable) Existing Accuracy Checking certification.For Medicines Optimisation: (Desirable) Existing Medicines Optimisation qualification.
Benefits/enhancements include:
Generous pension scheme (government-guaranteed)Enhanced annual leave policyRetail/leisure/travel offer & discount schemesHealth and lifestyle support; occupational health services (including physiotherapy), discounted gym memberships & discounted complementary therapiesMental health and wellbeing support; EAP & additional counselling servicesReward and recognition schemes, including for long service & professional achievementSalary sacrifice schemes including cycle-to-work & season ticket loansWorking carers support policySubsidised meals & snacks on-dutyOrganisation-wide staff networks & events celebrating DE&IFlexible retirement & pre-retirement supportAnd more!....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity is now available for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the on-site pharmacy team at a leading acute care hospital.Located in vibrant East London, the hospital has recently been awarded an “Outstanding” CQC rating (with all services receiving no lower than a “Good” score) and is investing heavily in its people and facilities in commitment to exemplar health care, education, and research.As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be able to work alongside a forward-thinking team to effectively dispense prescriptions and resolve medication queries from both patients and colleagues, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical pharmacy services are optimally safe and patient-focused. Specific opportunities are available within the following areas:
HIV ServicesHomecare and Off-Contract ClaimsMedicines OptimisationRotational (through which you’ll see the Dispensary, Distribution and Community Health Services, Procurement, and Clinical Trials/High-Cost Drugs Data Management)
You will be able to contribute to ongoing projects within the department (such as the full automation of hospital-wide medicines management processes and the implementation of virtual wards) as part of your role and you will also be supported through further training and professional development, including accredited courses for Accuracy Checking, Good Clinical Practice, and supervisory qualifications.This is a permanent position for a hospital-based Pharmacy Technician, ideally full-time (37.5h) although part-time and other flexible options can be considered. Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.(Essential) Substantial experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.(Desirable) Existing Accuracy Checking certification.For Medicines Optimisation: (Desirable) Existing Medicines Optimisation qualification.
Benefits/enhancements include:
Generous pension scheme (government-guaranteed)Enhanced annual leave policyRetail/leisure/travel offer & discount schemesHealth and lifestyle support; occupational health services (including physiotherapy), discounted gym memberships & discounted complementary therapiesMental health and wellbeing support; EAP & additional counselling servicesReward and recognition schemes, including for long service & professional achievementSalary sacrifice schemes including cycle-to-work & season ticket loansWorking carers support policySubsidised meals & snacks on-dutyOrganisation-wide staff networks & events celebrating DE&IFlexible retirement & pre-retirement supportAnd more!....Read more...
Maxxima have recently partnered with a leading private hospital. We are currently looking for a Pharmacy Technician who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership for the service. This post is based in Lincoln, which is easily accessible via public transport.
About the role:
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be working in a clinical and service development capacity to ensure the service to patients is planned, delivered, and evaluated in line with evidence-based practice. Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to help create and maintain a robust service whilst seamlessly incorporating other centre services.
Whats in it for you as a Pharmacy Technician:
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary
- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery
Your main responsibilities as a Pharmacy Technician:
- Dispense prescriptions previously vetted by a Pharmacist to ensure the items are supplied accurately according to the prescriber's and/or pharmacist's instructions, and according to Trust Policies
- Stock items repackaged and relabelled, before distribution to the wards
- Dispense validated standard worksheets for extemporaneous and aseptic dispensing, before final release by a Pharmacist
- Pre-filled chemotherapy syringes against a vetted prescription
- Support with ingredients assembled for chemotherapy dispensing against a vetted worksheet
- Manufacture, dispense and give advice on pharmaceutical products
- Work efficiently and safely both on wards and in the department, under the supervision of a Pharmacist, adhering to all laid down policies and procedures
What we are looking for in a Pharmacy Technician:
- GPHC registered
- Experience in a hospital Pharmacy
- Competence in dispensing of Cytotoxics, TPN, CIVA, CDs and prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, TTOs and stock supplies
Why work with Maxxima?
- Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
- Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
- Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
- Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom
Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
Next steps:
If you are interested to hear more, either hit the APPLY NOW button or reach out to Lucy on 0117 471 5956 or lucy.holmes@maxximagroup.com....Read more...
